2009 BMW 525 vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, both 2009 BMW 525 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 2,987 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz E (222 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2009 BMW 525. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 1335 kg more than 2009 BMW 525. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Mercedes-Benz E (540 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 525. (250 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 525 | 2009 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 525 | E |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 222 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 17.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.9 seconds | 7.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 2830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |