2009 BMW 320 vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2009 BMW 320 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Mercedes-Benz E. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Mercedes-Benz E would be higher. At 5,439 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 515 kg more than 2009 BMW 320.
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, 2008 Mercedes-Benz E (700 Nm @ 2650 RPM) has 510 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 320. (190 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 320 | 2008 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 320 | E |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5439 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 190 Nm | 700 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2650 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 228 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.2 seconds | 4.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1835 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.6 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 80 L |