2001 BMW Compact vs. 2002 Mercedes-Benz Vision

To start off, 2002 Mercedes-Benz Vision is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 BMW Compact. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 BMW Compact would be higher. At 5,439 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Mercedes-Benz Vision is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Mercedes-Benz Vision (355 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 2001 BMW Compact. (193 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mercedes-Benz Vision should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW Compact. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW Compact weights approximately 105 kg more than 2002 Mercedes-Benz Vision.

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, 2002 Mercedes-Benz Vision (530 Nm) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW Compact. (237 Nm). This means 2002 Mercedes-Benz Vision will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW Compact. 2002 Mercedes-Benz Vision has automatic transmission and 2001 BMW Compact has manual transmission. 2001 BMW Compact will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Mercedes-Benz Vision will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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