2005 BMW 330 vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz ML
To start off, both 2005 BMW 330 and 2005 Mercedes-Benz ML were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,966 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz ML is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz ML (288 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2005 BMW 330. (225 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz ML should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz ML weights approximately 634 kg more than 2005 BMW 330. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Mercedes-Benz ML (460 Nm) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 330. (290 Nm). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz ML will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 330 | 2005 Mercedes-Benz ML | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 330 | ML |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 4966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 288 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 290 Nm | 460 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 2214 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.3 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.9 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.4 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 83 L |