2008 BMW 540 vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, both 2008 BMW 540 and 2008 Mercedes-Benz E were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,398 cc, 2008 BMW 540 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 540 weights approximately 560 kg more than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E.
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, 2008 BMW 540 (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E. (350 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 540 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E. 2008 Mercedes-Benz E has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW 540 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 540 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Mercedes-Benz E will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 540 | 2008 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 540 | E |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 3496 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 268 HP |
Torque | 440 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.5 seconds | 7.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.3 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |