2006 BMW 750 vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 750 would be higher. At 6,208 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz S (518 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 2006 BMW 750. (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 750 weights approximately 624 kg more than 2009 Mercedes-Benz S.
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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz S (631 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 750. (491 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 750.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 750 | 2009 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 750 | S |
Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 6208 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 362 HP | 518 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 491 Nm | 631 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1326 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 5210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 3170 mm |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.9 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 90 L |