2005 BMW 730 vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz R
To start off, both 2005 BMW 730 and 2005 Mercedes-Benz R were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 730 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz R. (221 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz R. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz R weights approximately 446 kg more than 2005 BMW 730.
Because 2005 Mercedes-Benz R is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 BMW 730. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz R will offer significantly more control. 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 Mercedes-Benz R (511 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 730. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 730 | 2005 Mercedes-Benz R | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 730 | R |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 511 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 92 mm |
| Top Speed | 237 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.3 seconds | 8.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1824 kg | 2270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 3220 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 80 L |
