2008 BMW 135 vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2008 BMW 135 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, 2008 BMW 135 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz S. (232 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 135 should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 444 kg more than 2008 BMW 135.
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 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 135. (407 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 135.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 135 | 2007 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 135 | S |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 244 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.3 seconds | 7.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 2004 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 5210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3170 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 90 L |