2007 BMW 335 vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML
To start off, both 2007 BMW 335 and 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 335 (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML. (161 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML weights approximately 635 kg more than 2007 BMW 335.
Let's talk about torque, both vehicles can yield 400 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 335 | 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 335 | ML |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2685 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.7 seconds | 12.8 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 2175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11 L/100km | 12.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 83 L |
