2009 BMW 525 vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2009 BMW 525 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mercedes-Benz E. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mercedes-Benz E would be higher. At 3,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz E. (201 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 350 kg more than 2009 BMW 525.
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, 2005 Mercedes-Benz E (500 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 525. (250 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 525. 2005 Mercedes-Benz E has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 525 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 525 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Mercedes-Benz E will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 525 | 2005 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 525 | E |
Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 243 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.5 seconds | 7.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |