2005 BMW 760 vs. 2002 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2005 BMW 760 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Mercedes-Benz E. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Mercedes-Benz E would be higher. At 6,128 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 BMW 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 760 (438 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2002 Mercedes-Benz E. (349 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 760 should accelerate faster than 2002 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 760 weights approximately 400 kg more than 2002 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 760 (602 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mercedes-Benz E. (530 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 760 | 2002 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 760 | E |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6128 cc | 5439 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 438 HP | 349 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 602 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.6 seconds | 6.2 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 | 2210 kg | 1810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2970 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 79 L |
