2007 Mercedes-Benz E vs. 2011 BMW 125
To start off, 2011 BMW 125 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mercedes-Benz E. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mercedes-Benz E would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 125 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 125 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz E. (180 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 125 should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 394 kg more than 2011 BMW 125.
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, both vehicles can yield 250 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.
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2007 Mercedes-Benz E | 2011 BMW 125 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | BMW |
Model | E | 125 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1795 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 180 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.4 seconds | 6.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1326 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 53 L |