2008 BMW 318 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 318. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 318 would be higher. At 2,987 cc, 2009 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz E (221 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2008 BMW 318. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 1435 kg more than 2008 BMW 318. 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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz E (540 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 340 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 318. (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 318 | 2009 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 318 | E |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2987 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 17.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 218 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 6.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 2830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 80 L |