2007 BMW 335 vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2007 BMW 335 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mercedes-Benz E. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mercedes-Benz E would be higher. At 2,987 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 335 (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2006 Mercedes-Benz E. (221 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 155 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, 2006 Mercedes-Benz E (510 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 335. (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 335.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 335 | 2006 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 335 | E |
Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 510 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.7 seconds | 6.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |