2005 BMW 325 vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, both 2005 BMW 325 and 2005 Mercedes-Benz E were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz E (201 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2005 BMW 325. (189 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 271 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Mercedes-Benz E (500 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 325. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 325 | 2005 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 325 | E |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 3195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 88.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 243 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.1 seconds | 7.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1464 kg | 1735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 80 L |