1999 BMW 318 vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 BMW 318. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 BMW 318 would be higher. At 5,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercedes-Benz E (518 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 378 more horse power than 1999 BMW 318. (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1999 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 454 kg more than 1999 BMW 318. 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. Let's talk about torque, 2011 Mercedes-Benz E (699 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 499 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 BMW 318. (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW 318 | 2011 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 318 | E |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 518 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 699 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1398 kg | 1852 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4887 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1443 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2875 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 80 L |
