2006 BMW 545 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 545. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 545 would be higher. At 2,494 cc, 2006 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 2006 BMW 545 (450 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E. (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 545 | 2008 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 545 | E |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1795 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 450 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.8 seconds | 9.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1830 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |