2009 BMW 330 vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2009 BMW 330 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 2,996 cc, 2009 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 330 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E. (181 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E.
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 BMW 330 (315 Nm) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E. (250 Nm). This means 2009 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 330 | 2008 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 330 | E |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1794 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 250 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 236 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.3 seconds | 9.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 65 L |