2008 BMW 118 vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 118. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 118 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 BMW 118 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz E (181 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2008 BMW 118. (141 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 1445 kg more than 2008 BMW 118. 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 BMW 118 (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercedes-Benz E. (250 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercedes-Benz E. 2009 Mercedes-Benz E has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW 118 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 118 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Mercedes-Benz E will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 118 | 2009 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 118 | E |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 232 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.9 seconds | 9.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 2830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 80 L |
