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 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercedes-Benz E (257 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2006 BMW 730. (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 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 100 kg more than 2006 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 Mercedes-Benz E (560 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 260 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 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 3996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 257 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 560 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 244 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.8 seconds | 6.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 1835 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 80 L |