2002 BMW 330 vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 BMW 330 would be higher. At 5,980 cc, 2009 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz S (604 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 403 more horse power than 2002 BMW 330. (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 2002 BMW 330.
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 S (1,000 Nm @ 200 RPM) has 600 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 BMW 330. (400 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 BMW 330. 2009 Mercedes-Benz S has automatic transmission and 2002 BMW 330 has manual transmission. 2002 BMW 330 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Mercedes-Benz S will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 BMW 330 | 2009 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 330 | S |
Year Released | 2002 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 5980 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 604 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 1000 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 242 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.2 seconds | 4.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3170 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 14.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 90 L |