2005 BMW 325 vs. 2000 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2005 BMW 325 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mercedes-Benz E. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mercedes-Benz E would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 325 (192 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2000 Mercedes-Benz E. (161 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2000 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 105 kg more than 2005 BMW 325.
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, 2005 BMW 325 (246 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercedes-Benz E. (230 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 325 | 2000 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 325 | E |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 78.7 mm |
| Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 222 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.3 seconds | 9.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2970 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |
