2002 BMW 332 vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 BMW 332. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 BMW 332 would be higher. At 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 BMW 332 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 332 weights approximately 10 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, 2002 BMW 332 (330 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E. (315 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 332 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E. 2008 Mercedes-Benz E has automatic transmission and 2002 BMW 332 has manual transmission. 2002 BMW 332 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Mercedes-Benz E will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 BMW 332 | 2008 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 332 | E |
Year Released | 2002 | 2008 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3201 cc | 3199 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 338 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 330 Nm | 315 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1655 kg | 1645 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 80 L |