2009 BMW 330 vs. 1995 Mercedes-Benz E420
To start off, 2009 BMW 330 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Mercedes-Benz E420. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Mercedes-Benz E420 would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Mercedes-Benz E420 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mercedes-Benz E420 (275 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2009 BMW 330. (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mercedes-Benz E420 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 330.
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, 1995 Mercedes-Benz E420 (400 Nm) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 330. (315 Nm). This means 1995 Mercedes-Benz E420 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 330. 1995 Mercedes-Benz E420 has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 330 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 330 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Mercedes-Benz E420 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 330 | 1995 Mercedes-Benz E420 | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 330 | E420 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1995 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 4196 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 275 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 400 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 11.0:1 |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.3 seconds | 7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 80 L |