2007 BMW 120 vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 120 would be higher. At 2,987 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercedes-Benz S (254 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2007 BMW 120. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 120.
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, 2011 Mercedes-Benz S (620 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 120. (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 120 | 2011 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 120 | S |
Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 254 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 620 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.2 seconds | 7.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5096 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1872 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1473 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3165 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 90 L |