2009 BMW 330 vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, both 2009 BMW 330 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 5,460 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz E (382 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 2009 BMW 330. (242 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 330.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Mercedes-Benz E (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 330. (521 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 330 | 2009 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 330 | E |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 5460 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 382 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 521 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 90.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.1 seconds | 5.4 seconds |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.3 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 80 L |
