1998 BMW 330 vs. 1993 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 1998 BMW 330 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Mercedes-Benz E. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Mercedes-Benz E would be higher. At 3,606 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mercedes-Benz E (268 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1998 BMW 330. (181 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 330 weights approximately 55 kg more than 1993 Mercedes-Benz E.
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, 1998 BMW 330 (390 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mercedes-Benz E. (385 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mercedes-Benz E. 1993 Mercedes-Benz E has automatic transmission and 1998 BMW 330 has manual transmission. 1998 BMW 330 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Mercedes-Benz E will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 330 | 1993 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 330 | E |
Year Released | 1998 | 1993 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 3606 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 268 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 385 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 92.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 227 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.8 seconds | 7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 5.5 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.4 L/100km | 13.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |