2006 BMW 730 vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, both 2006 BMW 730 and 2006 Mercedes-Benz E were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 730 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2006 Mercedes-Benz E. (187 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 35 kg more than 2006 BMW 730.
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 Mercedes-Benz E (400 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 730. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 730 | 2006 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 730 | E |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2994 cc | 2987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 244 km/hour | 231 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.9 seconds | 9.4 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 | 1820 kg | 1855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 70 L |