2008 BMW 335 vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz R
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz R 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 5,461 cc, 2009 Mercedes-Benz R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz R (382 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2008 BMW 335. (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz R should accelerate faster 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 R (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 335. (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz R 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 R | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 335 | R |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2977 cc | 5461 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 382 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 530 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.7 seconds | 6.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3220 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 80 L |