2007 BMW 730 vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 730. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 730 would be higher. At 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercedes-Benz E (256 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2007 BMW 730. (255 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 15 kg more than 2007 BMW 730. 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, 2008 Mercedes-Benz E (560 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 730. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 730 | 2008 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 730 | E |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| 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 | 255 HP | 256 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 | 7.9 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 | 1820 kg | 1835 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 80 L |
