2009 BMW 135 vs. 1993 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2009 BMW 135 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Mercedes-Benz E. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Mercedes-Benz E would be higher. At 4,192 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 135 (302 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1993 Mercedes-Benz E. (275 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 135 should accelerate faster than 1993 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 424 kg more than 2009 BMW 135.
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, 1993 Mercedes-Benz E (401 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 135. (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM). This means 1993 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 135. 1993 Mercedes-Benz E has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 135 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 135 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Mercedes-Benz E will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 135 | 1993 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 135 | E |
Year Released | 2009 | 1993 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2977 cc | 4192 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 275 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 401 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1744 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 70 L |