2000 Mercedes-Benz S vs. 2007 BMW 330
To start off, 2007 BMW 330 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mercedes-Benz S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mercedes-Benz S would be higher. At 4,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mercedes-Benz S (301 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2007 BMW 330. (255 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 330 weights approximately 130 kg more than 2000 Mercedes-Benz S.
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, 2000 Mercedes-Benz S (460 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 330. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mercedes-Benz S | 2007 BMW 330 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | BMW |
| Model | S | 330 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4965 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.3 seconds | 6.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6160 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4090 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.5 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 20 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 63 L |
