2008 BMW 116 vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, both 2008 BMW 116 and 2008 Mercedes-Benz E were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,148 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercedes-Benz E (120 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2008 BMW 116. (113 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 116. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 395 kg more than 2008 BMW 116. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2008 Mercedes-Benz E (271 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 116. (151 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 116.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 116 | 2008 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 116 | E |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 2148 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 88.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 202 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.6 seconds | 12.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.5 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 65 L |
