2008 BMW 335 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 335. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 335 would be higher. At 2,987 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 335 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2009 Mercedes-Benz E. (222 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 1290 kg more than 2008 BMW 335.
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 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 335. (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 335.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 335 | 2009 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 335 | E |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2977 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 | 222 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 17.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.7 seconds | 7.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 2830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 80 L |