2006 Mercedes-Benz E vs. 2011 BMW 730
To start off, 2011 BMW 730 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mercedes-Benz E. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mercedes-Benz E would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 730 (244 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2006 Mercedes-Benz E. (221 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 730 weights approximately 285 kg more than 2006 Mercedes-Benz E. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 540 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.
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2006 Mercedes-Benz E | 2011 BMW 730 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | BMW |
Model | E | 730 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 221 HP | 244 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 540 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 246 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.8 seconds | 7.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5212 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1902 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1479 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 82 L |