2006 BMW 323 vs. 1998 Mercedes-Benz E

To start off, 2006 BMW 323 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Mercedes-Benz E. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Mercedes-Benz E would be higher. At 7,410 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mercedes-Benz E (612 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 437 more horse power than 2006 BMW 323. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 323.

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, 1998 Mercedes-Benz E (848 Nm) has 618 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 323. (230 Nm). This means 1998 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 323. 1998 Mercedes-Benz E has automatic transmission and 2006 BMW 323 has manual transmission. 2006 BMW 323 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Mercedes-Benz E will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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