2004 BMW 630 vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW 630. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 630 would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 BMW 630 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 630 weights approximately 196 kg more than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E.
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 BMW 630 (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E. (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 630 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 630 | 2008 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 630 | E |
Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2983 cc | 1795 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.2 seconds | 9.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1776 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |