2005 BMW M6 vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, both 2005 BMW M6 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 5,439 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW M6 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz E. (469 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 51 kg more than 2005 BMW M6.
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 Mercedes-Benz E (700 Nm @ 2650 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW M6. (500 Nm @ 6100 RPM). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW M6.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW M6 | 2005 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | M6 | E |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4998 cc | 5439 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 469 HP |
Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 700 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 2650 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.2 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.6 seconds | 4.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1836 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |