2000 BMW 525 vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 BMW 525 would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercedes-Benz E (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2000 BMW 525. (170 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 2000 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW 525 weights approximately 80 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Mercedes-Benz E (400 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW 525. (331 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW 525 | 2008 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 525 | E |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 331 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.4 seconds | 8.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1795 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 65 L |
