2004 BMW 325 vs. 2004 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, both 2004 BMW 325 and 2004 Mercedes-Benz S were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,441 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercedes-Benz S (494 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 378 more horse power than 2004 BMW 325. (116 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 615 kg more than 2004 BMW 325. 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, 2004 Mercedes-Benz S (700 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 478 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 325. (222 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2004 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 325 | 2004 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 325 | S |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 5441 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 494 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3090 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.1 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 88 L |
