Mercedes-Benz E43 AMG 4-Matic vs BMW 540i xDrive
| Category | BMW 540i xDrive | E43 AMG 4-Matic |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 3.0 l R6 | 3.0 l V6 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 340 / 335 | 401 / 396 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 450 / 332 | 520 / 384 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1755 / 3869 | 1871 / 4125 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 194 / 191 | 214 / 211 |
| Average price | €63,000 | €76,000 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | BMW 540i xDrive | E43 AMG 4-Matic |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 50 kph | 1.9 s | 1.8 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 4.7 s | 4.6 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 7.6 s | 7.2 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 11.3 s | 10.5 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 14.4 s | 14.2 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 16.8 s | 17.2 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 12.7 s | 13.1 s |
| Est. 0 - 60 mph | 4.5 s | 4.4 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.1 s @ 93.2 mph | 9.1 s @ 93.8 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 13.1 s | 12.9 s |
General performance
| Category | BMW 540i xDrive | E43 AMG 4-Matic |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 250 kph (155 mph) | 250 kph (155 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.65 g (6 m/s²) | 0.66 g (6 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 64.9 kph (40.3 mph) | 68.1 kph (42.3 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 8.8 l/100 km (27 mpg US / 32 UK) | 13.0 l/100 km (18 mpg US / 22 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 34 m (111 ft) | 32 m (104 ft) |
Summary
| Category | BMW 540i xDrive | E43 AMG 4-Matic |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 0 | 0 |
| Straight line speed | 96 | 100 |
| Overall | 96 | 100 |
Verdict
E43 AMG 4-Matic is the fastest by a small margin.
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