2008 BMW 120 vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2008 BMW 120 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mercedes-Benz S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mercedes-Benz S would be higher. At 2,987 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz S (232 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2008 BMW 120. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 605 kg more than 2008 BMW 120. 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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz S (540 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 340 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 120. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 120 | 2007 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 120 | S |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.6 seconds | 7.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5080 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3040 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.1 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 90 L |