2005 BMW 760 vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 6 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 6,129 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 BMW 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 760 (438 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 270 more horse power than 2011 Mercedes-Benz E. (168 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 760 should accelerate faster than 2011 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 760 weights approximately 490 kg more than 2011 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 202 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mercedes-Benz E. (400 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 760 | 2011 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 760 | E |
Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6129 cc | 2143 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 438 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Torque | 602 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 16.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.5 seconds | 8.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2160 kg | 1670 kg |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 80 L |