1999 BMW 730 vs. 1999 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, both 1999 BMW 730 and 1999 Mercedes-Benz E were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW 730 (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1999 Mercedes-Benz E. (134 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW 730 weights approximately 211 kg more than 1999 Mercedes-Benz E. 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, 1999 BMW 730 (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercedes-Benz E. (190 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW 730 | 1999 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 730 | E |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1746 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2840 mm |
