2005 BMW 730 vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 730. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 730 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz E (228 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2005 BMW 730. (225 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 1040 kg more than 2005 BMW 730. 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, both vehicles can yield 300 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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2005 BMW 730 | 2009 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 730 | E |
Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2982 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 88.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 82.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 11.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 2830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 80 L |