2006 BMW 525 vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 525 would be higher. At 2,685 cc, 2008 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 305 kg more than 2006 BMW 525.
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, 2008 Mercedes-Benz E (400 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 525. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 525 | 2008 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 525 | E |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2685 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 245 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.7 seconds | 9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1665 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 65 L |