2008 BMW 525 vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2008 BMW 525 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mercedes-Benz E. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mercedes-Benz E would be higher. At 2,987 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercedes-Benz E (221 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2008 BMW 525. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 220 kg more than 2008 BMW 525. 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, 2006 Mercedes-Benz E (510 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 525. (250 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 525. 2006 Mercedes-Benz E has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW 525 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 525 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Mercedes-Benz E will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 525 | 2006 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 525 | E |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 510 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.5 seconds | 6.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |