2009 BMW 335 vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2009 BMW 335 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 4,966 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 2008 Mercedes-Benz E (460 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 335. (407 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 335. 2008 Mercedes-Benz E has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 335 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 335 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Mercedes-Benz E will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 BMW 335 | 2008 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 335 | E |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 4966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 407 Nm | 460 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 97.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 11 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 80 L |