2008 BMW 540 vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 540. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 540 would be higher. 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. 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter weights approximately 863 kg more than 2008 BMW 540.
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, both vehicles can yield 440 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 540 | 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 540 | Sprinter |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 3000 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 188 HP |
Torque | 440 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 2598 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 5906 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 2446 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3665 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 100 L |