2009 BMW 118 vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2009 BMW 118 is newer by 2 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 5,461 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E (382 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 241 more horse power than 2009 BMW 118. (141 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 118.
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 (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 118. (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 118. 2007 Mercedes-Benz E has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 118 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 118 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:
2009 BMW 118 | 2007 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 118 | E |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5461 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 382 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 530 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.0:1 | 10.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 80 L |