2007 BMW 116 vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2007 BMW 116 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mercedes-Benz E. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mercedes-Benz E would be higher. At 2,597 cc (5 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz E (175 HP @ 1800 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2007 BMW 116. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 116. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 460 kg more than 2007 BMW 116. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (400 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 116. (150 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 116. 2005 Mercedes-Benz E has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 116 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 116 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Mercedes-Benz E will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 116 | 2005 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 116 | E |
Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1594 cc | 2597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 18.0:1 |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.6 seconds | 9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 1665 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.5 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 65 L |