1999 BMW 330 vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 BMW 330 would be higher. At 2,987 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz E (210 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1999 BMW 330. (185 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1999 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW 330 weights approximately 475 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz E (542 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 BMW 330. (390 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW 330 | 2009 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 330 | E |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 2987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 542 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.3 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.3 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 80 L |
