2006 BMW 730 vs. 1993 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2006 BMW 730 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Mercedes-Benz E. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Mercedes-Benz E would be higher. At 3,606 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mercedes-Benz E (268 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2006 BMW 730. (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 730 weights approximately 435 kg more than 1993 Mercedes-Benz E.
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 730 (520 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mercedes-Benz E. (385 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mercedes-Benz E. 1993 Mercedes-Benz E has automatic transmission and 2006 BMW 730 has manual transmission. 2006 BMW 730 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Mercedes-Benz E will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 BMW 730 | 1993 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 730 | E |
Year Released | 2006 | 1993 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2991 cc | 3606 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 268 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 520 Nm | 385 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 238 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.8 seconds | 7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 70 L |