2005 BMW 730 vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, both 2005 BMW 730 and 2005 Mercedes-Benz E were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,966 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz E (302 HP @ 3000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2005 BMW 730. (225 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 730 weights approximately 247 kg more than 2005 Mercedes-Benz E.
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, 2005 BMW 730 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercedes-Benz E. (460 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 730 | 2005 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 730 | E |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 4966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 302 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 460 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.1:1 |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8 seconds | 6.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1728 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 11.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 80 L |