2009 BMW 325 vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, both 2009 BMW 325 and 2009 Mercedes-Benz E were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,438 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz E (469 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 275 more horse power than 2009 BMW 325. (194 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 325.
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 E (700 Nm @ 2650 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 325. (400 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 325. 2009 Mercedes-Benz E has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 325 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 325 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Mercedes-Benz E will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 BMW 325 | 2009 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 325 | E |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 5438 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 194 HP | 469 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 700 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2650 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 228 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.6 seconds | 4.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 80 L |