2008 BMW 330 vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 330 would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz E (518 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 258 more horse power than 2008 BMW 330. (260 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 301 kg more than 2008 BMW 330. 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, 2010 Mercedes-Benz E (630 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 330. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 330 | 2010 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 330 | E |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 518 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1841 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4887 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1443 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2873 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 80 L |
