2004 BMW 545 vs. 2004 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, both 2004 BMW 545 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 4,966 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 545 (315 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2004 Mercedes-Benz S. (302 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercedes-Benz S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 95 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Mercedes-Benz S (460 Nm) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 545. (447 Nm). This means 2004 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 545.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 545 | 2004 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 545 | S |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 4966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 315 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1780 kg | 1875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2970 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 88 L |
