2009 BMW 135 vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2009 BMW 135 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mercedes-Benz E. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mercedes-Benz E would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 135 (302 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz E. (175 HP @ 1800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 135 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 345 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, both vehicles can yield 400 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. 2005 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. 2005 Mercedes-Benz E will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 135 | 2005 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 135 | E |
Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2977 cc | 2597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 18.0:1 |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.3 seconds | 9 seconds |
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 | 1665 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 65 L |