2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vs. 2011 BMW 118
To start off, both 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and 2011 BMW 118 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (188 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2011 BMW 118. (143 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter weights approximately 1028 kg more than 2011 BMW 118. 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, 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (440 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 118. (190 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter | 2011 BMW 118 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | BMW |
| Model | Sprinter | 118 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 188 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2523 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6939 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2024 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2731 mm | 1411 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4326 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 51 L |
