2006 BMW 630 vs. 1995 Mercedes-Benz E420
To start off, 2006 BMW 630 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Mercedes-Benz E420. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Mercedes-Benz E420 would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Mercedes-Benz E420 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mercedes-Benz E420 (275 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2006 BMW 630. (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mercedes-Benz E420 should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 630. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Mercedes-Benz E420 weights approximately 292 kg more than 2006 BMW 630. 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, 1995 Mercedes-Benz E420 (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 630. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 Mercedes-Benz E420 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 630. 1995 Mercedes-Benz E420 has automatic transmission and 2006 BMW 630 has manual transmission. 2006 BMW 630 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Mercedes-Benz E420 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 630 | 1995 Mercedes-Benz E420 | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 630 | E420 |
Year Released | 2006 | 1995 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 4196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 275 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 78.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 11.0:1 |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.2 seconds | 7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 2052 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |