2005 BMW 318 vs. 2002 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2005 BMW 318 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Mercedes-Benz E. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Mercedes-Benz E would be higher. At 2,148 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Mercedes-Benz E (148 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2005 BMW 318. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 144 kg more than 2005 BMW 318. 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, 2002 Mercedes-Benz E (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 318. (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2002 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 318. 2002 Mercedes-Benz E has automatic transmission and 2005 BMW 318 has manual transmission. 2005 BMW 318 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Mercedes-Benz E will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 318 | 2002 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 318 | E |
Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2148 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 88.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 218 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.6 seconds | 10.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1614 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 65 L |