2003 BMW 545 vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 BMW 545. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 BMW 545 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW 545 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2011 Mercedes-Benz E. (210 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 2011 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 171 kg more than 2003 BMW 545.
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, 2011 Mercedes-Benz E (542 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 BMW 545. (451 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 BMW 545.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 BMW 545 | 2011 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 545 | E |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 542 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1841 kg |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.7 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
