bmw engine vs mercedes

[jasonlu]

today my friend argued me that Mercede has the best engine.
Bmw is good at car handling and fun to drive. what do you guys think?

[username604]

AMG handbuilt engines always marvelled me.
You can't make such broad comparisons. Is the engine in the c/e/r/slk350 better than the 335i, 535i, x35 engine? in terms of performance no, reliability hell yeah, efficiency, probably not.

comparing merc's 3.0 liter v6 to bmw's 3.0 liter inline, i'd take the inline

in the end, it's all about brand loyalty, and you're wasting your time arguing with people who are not going to drop their own opinions for yours.

[jasonlu]

Originally Posted by davidkneiber

AMG handbuilt engines always marvelled me.
You can't make such broad comparisons. Is the engine in the c/e/r/slk350 better than the 335i, 535i, x35 engine? in terms of performance no, reliability hell yeah, efficiency, probably not.

comparing merc's 3.0 liter v6 to bmw's 3.0 liter inline, i'd take the inline

in the end, it's all about brand loyalty, and you're wasting your time arguing with people who are not going to drop their own opinions for yours.

ok, i buy that. i admit i am impulsed.

[FVM3]

reliability, merc . Performance, Bimmer

[Year's_End]

What?^

Where the hell does that kind of generalization stem from?

[Year's_End]

The reality is that both manufacturers produce excellent engines, but their success per a specific segment's standards varies. BMW makes brilliant engines with superb smoothness, cleanliness, and performance characteristics. That doesn't mean that Mercedes lacks by comparison, it just depends on what we're comparing, and who's doing the driving, as it all comes down to preference at this point.

I think it's hard to match the sensational S85 V10 that BMW developed, but at the same time, Mercedes creates some god-like AMG engines, the M156/159 6.2L being one of my very favorite from an aural and performance standpoint. Mercedes(/AMG) still has the most powerful engines between the two companies, but I think BMW(M) produces more distinct, memorable motors.

[Kuch335]

BMW more mods.. more fun to mod..
Mercedes less mods.. more expensive to mod..

[Year's_End]

Originally Posted by kuch123

BMW more mods.. more fun to mod..
Mercedes less mods.. more expensive to mod..

Wrong. A $1500 tune will net you more than 100bhp for a C63. So many generalizations on this board.

[FVM3]

Originally Posted by Nikkahtropolis

Wrong. A $1500 tune will net you more than 100bhp for a C63. So many generalizations on this board.

Merc has less parts to mod then bimmer

[Year's_End]

Engine parts, nah. Regarding everything else, for sure.

Amount of 'quality' tunes/bolt-ons is actually very close.

[yakev724]

What, are we all 10 now?

Civics have more 'parts to mod'...

[CAPSGOD]

I would say best engine from BMW is ///M 5.0L V10. Best engine from Mercedes is 6.2L AMG V8. Tough choice.

[FVM3]

Originally Posted by yakev724

What, are we all 10 now?

Civics have more 'parts to mod'...

+1 Universal mufflers, Big spoiler, unpainted body kit, 15" wheels , hid 8000K and yellow fog light. All these will add 300HP

[CAPSGOD]

Originally Posted by christopherchenm

+1 Universal mufflers, Big spoiler, unpainted body kit, 15" wheels , hid 8000K and yellow fog light. All these will add 300HP

You are making fun of your own argument

[tphaeng]

Originally Posted by yakev724

What, are we all 10 now?

Civics have more 'parts to mod'...

na uhh!

[listerone]

I can only speak of diesels...having owned a 3 Series and an E Class (the E Class for a month).In short,my MB diesel is more "refined" than the BMW's (though that wasn't at all "unrefined") and the BMW's had more punch.

[wisesoul]

I think it is subjective. Up to debate because each engine has unique/distinct qualities that will appeal to different people. There is no definitive better engine maker.

[M3_WC]

C63 powerplant in the M3 = perfect car.

[footie]

Both are excellence but both are very different in their approach to performance. I honestly don't think you could pick one over the other.

[MikeyV]

Originally Posted by M3_WC

C63 powerplant in the M3 = perfect car.

I wonder if anyone will ever get around to doing that?

[JoosyJoos]

Different clientele, different engine philosophies.

You're just going to hear broad generalizations...

[rs6655]

Originally Posted by footie

Both are excellence but both are very different in their approach to performance. I honestly don't think you could pick one over the other.

I agree. Both companies make great automobiles so there is no wrong answer. It comes down to which marque stirs you the most. I'm a BMW guy but have always liked the old MB 300ce's. I think they have such great lines.