2005 BMW 760 vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 760. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 760 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 209 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz E. (229 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 760 should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 760 weights approximately 640 kg more than 2007 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 302 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz E. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 760 | 2007 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 760 | E |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6128 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 438 HP | 229 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 602 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 248 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.6 seconds | 7.3 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 | 2210 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.7 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 80 L |
