2003 BMW 320 vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2013 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 BMW 320 would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mercedes-Benz E (298 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 2003 BMW 320. (150 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 2003 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 155 kg more than 2003 BMW 320. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Mercedes-Benz E (370 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 BMW 320. (350 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
2003 BMW 320 | 2013 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 320 | E |
Year Released | 2003 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 298 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 208 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.1 seconds | 6.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4698 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2015 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1397 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 5.4 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.7 L/100km | 11 L/100km |