2010 BMW 528 vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, both 2010 BMW 528 and 2010 Mercedes-Benz E were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz E (382 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 2010 BMW 528. (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 528. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 240 kg more than 2010 BMW 528. 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, 2010 Mercedes-Benz E (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 528. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 528. 2010 Mercedes-Benz E has automatic transmission and 2010 BMW 528 has manual transmission. 2010 BMW 528 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Mercedes-Benz E will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 BMW 528 | 2010 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 528 | E |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 382 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4854 mm | 4869 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1847 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1468 mm | 1466 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2888 mm | 2873 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
