2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vs. 2009 BMW 525
To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 525 would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (188 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2009 BMW 525. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter weights approximately 930 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, 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (440 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 525. (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter | 2009 BMW 525 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | BMW |
| Model | Sprinter | 525 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 188 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2590 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5906 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2024 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2446 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3665 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 70 L |
