BMW, Audi, Mercedes-Benz…Which Engine Blows Up First?

Pitting BMW, Audi, and Mercedes-Benz towards each other is principally custom. And on the subject of reliability, every model has had its ups and downs. As we speak, Carwow takes a break from drag races and automobile evaluations to conduct a little bit of science. Nicely, sort of. The video conducts a rigorous however maybe lower than scientific sequence of stress assessments on a trio of Teutons: the Audi A4, Mercedes-Benz C180, and E46 BMW 318i. The final to explode wins, and the outcome may be stunning.

A (Literal) Battery of Checks

The primary take a look at is the bodily portion of the examination. Basically, every automobile takes a minute of battering and abuse to see which is probably the most resistant. Utilizing a wide range of instruments, all three automobiles sustained fairly heavy injury from only a minute of ring time. As we talked about, maybe not probably the most scientific assessments. Regardless, after three minutes of carnage, Carwow concludes that the Audi was the simplest to break. On the opposite finish of the spectrum sits the Mercedes-Benz, which leaves the BMW proper within the center. Thus far, not a horrible exhibiting for the BMW.

Subsequent up, the group topics the three automobiles to an engine abuse take a look at of kinds. After hooking all three automobiles as much as a truck and trailer on mortgage from IRST weighing in at round 44 tonnes (48 US tons), the automobiles should endure wide-open throttle whereas being in gear. Finally, the final to explode will likely be declared the victor. If the automobile catches on hearth, it’s out. In the course of the “race,” the video cuts to totally different warning lights illuminated in every automobile’s dashboard. Extremely, the BMW appears to be the one one which didn’t have any warning lights come on in any respect. However sadly, it and one different competitor finally find yourself…catching on hearth.

Whereas the Audi and BMW finally ignite, the Mercedes hangs in there. Not solely does it show to be the toughest to break, it’s additionally probably the most resilient within the take a look at. Ultimately, although, it does undergo catastrophic engine failure, sending a related rod clear by the engine block. Curiously, the Audi nonetheless begins and runs after catching hearth. Does that imply it’s “extra sturdy” than the Benz? Sadly, in basic outdated BMW model, the E46 has burned all of its oil, so, it gained’t be beginning again up any time quickly.

What May Have Gone Totally different For The BMW

Notably, the E46 Carwow used is a four-cylinder mannequin fairly than an arguably stouter six-cylinder. It’s clear the video was put collectively extra for leisure worth than precise client recommendation. Checks like these might go any variety of methods relying on how the automobile lived its life beforehand. It’s additionally price noting that each one three automobiles have been hardly pristine examples. They have been all bought for £1,000, then used functionally as off-roaders for a separate Carwow take a look at. Anyway, watch the video if you wish to see all 18 minutes of German luxurious automobile abuse.