2005 BMW 330 vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 330 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 330 (229 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E. (228 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 330 weights approximately 360 kg more than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E. 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, both vehicles can yield 300 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 330 | 2008 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 330 | E |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 229 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 88.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 82.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 11.1:1 |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.5 seconds | 8.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 80 L |