2009 BMW 328 vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2013 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 328. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 328 would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mercedes-Benz E (397 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 2009 BMW 328. (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 328.
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, 2013 Mercedes-Benz E (601 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 328. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2013 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 328.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 328 | 2013 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 328 | E |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 397 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 601 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4698 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2015 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1398 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.4 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 12 L/100km |