2009 BMW 120 vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, both 2009 BMW 120 and 2009 Mercedes-Benz S were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,980 cc, 2009 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz S (604 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 436 more horse power than 2009 BMW 120. (168 HP @ 6700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 120.
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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz S (1,000 Nm @ 200 RPM) has 790 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 120. (210 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 120. 2009 Mercedes-Benz S has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 120 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 120 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Mercedes-Benz S will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 120 | 2009 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 120 | S |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5980 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 604 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 1000 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.7 seconds | 4.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3170 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 14.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 90 L |
