2005 BMW 520 vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, both 2005 BMW 520 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 2,171 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 520 (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz E. (148 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 225 kg more than 2005 BMW 520.
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 (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 520. (211 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 520.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 520 | 2005 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 520 | E |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2171 cc | 2148 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 211 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 88.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 88.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9 seconds | 10.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2970 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |