2009 Mercedes-Benz S vs. 2009 BMW 330
To start off, both 2009 Mercedes-Benz S and 2009 BMW 330 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,461 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz S (383 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 2009 BMW 330. (228 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 330 weights approximately 350 kg more than 2009 Mercedes-Benz S.
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 S (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 330. (500 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Mercedes-Benz S | 2009 BMW 330 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | BMW |
Model | S | 330 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5461 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 383 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 530 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 17.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1675 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3170 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 61 L |