2009 BMW 318 vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2009 BMW 318 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 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E (257 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 2009 BMW 318. (141 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 330 kg more than 2009 BMW 318. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (560 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 318. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 318. 2007 Mercedes-Benz E has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 318 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 318 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 318 | 2007 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 318 | E |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 257 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 560 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.3 seconds | 6.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1835 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 80 L |