2006 BMW 545 vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 545. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 545 would be higher. At 4,396 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 545 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz E. (187 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 20 kg more than 2006 BMW 545.
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, 2006 BMW 545 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz E. (401 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 545 | 2007 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 545 | E |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4396 cc | 2987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 401 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 231 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.9 seconds | 9.1 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 | 1835 kg | 1855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.6 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
