2009 BMW 650 vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz E

To start off, both 2009 BMW 650 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 5,438 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz E (469 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2009 BMW 650. (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 650. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 495 kg more than 2009 BMW 650. 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 (700 Nm @ 2650 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 650. (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 650.

Compare all specifications:

2009 BMW 650 2009 Mercedes-Benz E
Make BMW Mercedes-Benz
Model 650 E
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Convertible Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4797 cc 5438 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 3 valves
Horse Power 362 HP 469 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 6100 RPM
Torque 490 Nm 700 Nm
Torque RPM 3400 RPM 2650 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Top Speed 250 km/hour 250 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 5.8 seconds 4.7 seconds
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1340 kg 1835 kg
Vehicle Length 4830 mm 4860 mm
Vehicle Width 1380 mm 1500 mm
Vehicle Height 1860 mm 1830 mm
Wheelbase Size 2790 mm 2860 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 80 L


 

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