2006 BMW 745 vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, both 2006 BMW 745 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 5,439 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercedes-Benz E (470 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 2006 BMW 745. (325 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 745. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 745 weights approximately 125 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, both vehicles can yield 700 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 745 | 2006 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 745 | E |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4423 cc | 5439 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 470 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 700 Nm | 700 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 2650 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.6 seconds | 4.7 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 | 2115 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.5 L/100km | 13.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 80 L |