1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet vs. 2013 BMW 3 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 3 Series is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW 3 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 3 Series (296 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet. (100 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 3 Series should accelerate faster than 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet.
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, 2013 BMW 3 Series (407 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet. (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 3 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet | 2013 BMW 3 Series | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | BMW |
| Model | F300 Life Jet | 3 Series |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.2 :1 |
| Top Speed | 211 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.7 seconds | 5.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1961 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1395 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 2760 mm |
