2007 BMW 325 vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 325. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 325 would be higher. At 5,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz S (536 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 321 more horse power than 2007 BMW 325. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 710 kg more than 2007 BMW 325. 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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz S (799 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 548 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 325. (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 325 | 2012 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 325 | S |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 536 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 799 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 2230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3165 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 90 L |
