2007 BMW 330 vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz R
To start off, both 2007 BMW 330 and 2007 Mercedes-Benz R were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,208 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz R (503 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 275 more horse power than 2007 BMW 330. (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz R should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz R weights approximately 696 kg more than 2007 BMW 330. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Mercedes-Benz R is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 BMW 330. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz R will offer significantly more control. 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 R (630 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 330. (500 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 330. 2007 Mercedes-Benz R has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 330 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 330 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Mercedes-Benz R will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 BMW 330 | 2007 Mercedes-Benz R | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 330 | R |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 6208 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 503 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 630 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 102.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 94.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 248 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.8 seconds | 5.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 2376 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3220 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 16.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 80 L |