2005 BMW 745 vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500

To start off, both 2005 BMW 745 and 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,966 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 745 (341 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500. (302 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 745 weights approximately 106 kg more than 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 BMW 745. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 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 E500 (460 Nm) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 745. (447 Nm). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 745.

Compare all specifications:

2005 BMW 745 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500
Make BMW Mercedes-Benz
Model 745 E500
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Sedan Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4392 cc 4966 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 3 valves
Horse Power 341 HP 302 HP
Engine RPM 6100 RPM 4200 RPM
Torque 447 Nm 460 Nm
Engine Bore Size 92 mm 97 mm
Engine Stroke Size 83 mm 84 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.5:1 10.0:1
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2025 kg 1919 kg
Vehicle Length 5180 mm 4880 mm
Vehicle Width 1910 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1500 mm 1500 mm
Wheelbase Size 3140 mm 2720 mm
Fuel Consumption 9.1 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 13.1 L/100km 14.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.2 L/100km 13.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 88 L 80 L


 

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