2007 BMW 335 vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2007 BMW 335 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mercedes-Benz S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mercedes-Benz S would be higher. At 3,220 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 335 (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz S. (201 HP @ 1800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 230 kg more than 2007 BMW 335.
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 S (479 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 335. (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 335.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 335 | 2005 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 335 | S |
Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 3220 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 479 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 18.0:1 |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.7 seconds | 8.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 88 L |