2007 BMW 330 vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz E

To start off, both 2007 BMW 330 and 2007 Mercedes-Benz E were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E (268 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2007 BMW 330. (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 330.

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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E (350 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 330. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 330.

Compare all specifications:

2007 BMW 330 2007 Mercedes-Benz E
Make BMW Mercedes-Benz
Model 330 E
Year Released 2007 2007
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2979 cc 3498 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 254 HP 268 HP
Engine RPM 6600 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 300 Nm 350 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 2400 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.7:1 10.7:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Length 4530 mm 4860 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1830 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1490 mm
Wheelbase Size 2770 mm 2860 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 9 L/100km 11.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 60 L 80 L