2009 BMW 530 vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2009 BMW 530 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 530 (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E. (181 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 195 kg more than 2009 BMW 530.
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 530 (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E. (250 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E. 2009 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 2008 Mercedes-Benz E has manual transmission. 2008 Mercedes-Benz E will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 BMW 530 | 2008 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 530 | E |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 480 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 244 km/hour | 236 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 65 L |