2008 BMW 528 vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2008 BMW 528 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mercedes-Benz E. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mercedes-Benz E would be higher. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 528 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 528 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz E. (221 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 528 should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 325 kg more than 2008 BMW 528.
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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E (540 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 528. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 528. 2007 Mercedes-Benz E has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW 528 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 528 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Mercedes-Benz E will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 528 | 2007 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 528 | E |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2999 cc | 2986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1665 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1460 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |