2009 BMW 335 vs. 2002 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2009 BMW 335 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Mercedes-Benz E. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Mercedes-Benz E would be higher. At 3,224 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 335 (282 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2002 Mercedes-Benz E. (201 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 2002 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 90 kg more than 2009 BMW 335.
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 335 (580 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mercedes-Benz E. (479 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 335 | 2002 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 335 | E |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 3224 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 580 Nm | 479 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 88.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 243 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.1 seconds | 7.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 80 L |
