2003 BMW 645 vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 BMW 645. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 BMW 645 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 BMW 645 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW 645 (310 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2009 Mercedes-Benz E. (221 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 645 should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 1132 kg more than 2003 BMW 645.
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 E (540 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 BMW 645. (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 BMW 645.
Compare all specifications:
2003 BMW 645 | 2009 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 645 | E |
Year Released | 2003 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2987 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 17.7:1 |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.9 seconds | 6.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1698 kg | 2830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |