1981 BMW 525 vs. 2001 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2001 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 BMW 525 would be higher. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 BMW 525 (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2001 Mercedes-Benz E. (134 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 2001 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 255 kg more than 1981 BMW 525.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1981 BMW 525 (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mercedes-Benz E. (190 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1981 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
1981 BMW 525 | 2001 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 525 | E |
Year Released | 1981 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 215 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.6 mm | 78.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2840 mm |