2012 Mercedes-Benz E vs. 2011 BMW 125
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 BMW 125. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 BMW 125 would be higher. At 4,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz E (402 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 2011 BMW 125. (215 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 251 kg more than 2011 BMW 125. 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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz E (600 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 329 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 125. (271 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 125.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Mercedes-Benz E | 2011 BMW 125 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | BMW |
| Model | E | 125 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4663 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 7-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1836 kg | 1585 kg |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 53 L |
