2005 BMW 745 vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, both 2005 BMW 745 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 4,397 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 745 (328 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz E. (161 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 745 weights approximately 343 kg more than 2005 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 745 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercedes-Benz E. (240 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 745 | 2005 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 745 | E |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4397 cc | 2685 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 68.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 236 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.3 seconds | 8.9 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 | 1945 kg | 1602 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 65 L |