2005 BMW M3 vs. 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet
To start off, 2005 BMW M3 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet would be higher. At 3,244 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW M3 (320 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet. (100 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet.
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 M3 (337 Nm) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet. (150 Nm). This means 2005 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW M3 | 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | M3 | F300 Life Jet |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3244 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 337 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 3020 mm |
