330I vs Benz E-Class E 350

BMW · Mercedes-Benz

1/4 Mile winner

330I

Beats the Benz E-Class E 350 by 0.10s

The verdict

In a quarter-mile drag race, the 330I beats the Benz E-Class E 350 by a hair, finishing 0.10 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the 330I thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.

Spec head-to-head

Power

255 hp

0–100 km/h

5.6s

5.7s

Top speed

250 km/h

Engine

Fuel

Petrol

Torque

400 Nm

500 Nm

Price

$45,000

$49,000

Simulated race times

Distance

330I

Benz E-Class E 350

100 m

6.143s

6.192s

1/8 mile

9.060s

9.129s

1/4 mile

13.573s

13.669s

1 km

24.152s

24.293s

Acceleration curves

Who should buy which?

Price: 330I is $45,000 vs $49,000 for the Benz E-Class E 350 — a $4,000 gap. 0–100 km/h: 330I is 0.10s quicker (5.6s vs 5.7s).

FAQ

Which is faster, the 330I or the Benz E-Class E 350?

In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the 330I is faster, beating the Benz E-Class E 350 by 0.10 seconds.

What is the 0–100 km/h time of the 330I vs the Benz E-Class E 350?

The 330I hits 100 km/h in 5.6 seconds, while the Benz E-Class E 350 does it in 5.7 seconds.

How much horsepower does each car have?

The 330I produces 255 hp; the Benz E-Class E 350 produces 255 hp.

What are the top speeds?

The 330I tops out at 250 km/h, and the Benz E-Class E 350 reaches 250 km/h.

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