1993 BMW 325 vs. 1993 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, both 1993 BMW 325 and 1993 Mercedes-Benz E were released in the same year (1993). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,497 cc (5 cylinders), 1993 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 BMW 325 (189 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1993 Mercedes-Benz E. (89 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1993 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 325 weights approximately 130 kg more than 1993 Mercedes-Benz E. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 BMW 325 | 1993 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 325 | E |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1440 mm |
