2005 BMW 740 vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 740. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 740 would be higher. At 4,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 740 (328 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E. (268 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 740 weights approximately 790 kg more than 2008 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, 2005 BMW 740 (390 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E. (350 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 740 | 2008 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 740 | E |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4000 cc | 3496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 268 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.9 seconds | 7.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 80 L |