2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vs. 2010 BMW 330
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 BMW 330 would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 330 (256 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. (188 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter.
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 BMW 330 (540 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. (440 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter has automatic transmission and 2010 BMW 330 has manual transmission. 2010 BMW 330 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter | 2010 BMW 330 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | BMW |
| Model | Sprinter | 330 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 188 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Vehicle Length | 5906 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2024 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2446 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3665 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 57 L |
