2005 BMW 730 vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL 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 6,208 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL (518 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 293 more horse power than 2005 BMW 730. (225 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 730 weights approximately 735 kg more than 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL.
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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL (630 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 730. (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 730 | 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 730 | SL |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 6208 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 518 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 102.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.3 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 80 L |
