2008 BMW 325 vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz R
To start off, both 2008 BMW 325 and 2008 Mercedes-Benz R were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,987 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercedes-Benz R (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2008 BMW 325. (189 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz R should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 325.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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 R (597 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 352 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 325. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 325 | 2008 Mercedes-Benz R | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 325 | R |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 597 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 234 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2990 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 80 L |
