2004 Mercedes-Benz S vs. 2004 BMW 325
To start off, both 2004 Mercedes-Benz S and 2004 BMW 325 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,222 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercedes-Benz S (201 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2004 BMW 325. (189 HP @ 6200 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 430 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 (500 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 325. (245 Nm @ 3500 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 Mercedes-Benz S | 2004 BMW 325 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | BMW |
Model | S | 325 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3222 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.2 seconds | 7.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 63 L |