2007 BMW 740 vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, both 2007 BMW 740 and 2007 Mercedes-Benz E were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,437 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E (469 HP) has 167 more horse power than 2007 BMW 740. (302 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 740 weights approximately 150 kg more than 2007 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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E (700 Nm @ 2650 RPM) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 740. (390 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 740.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 740 | 2007 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 740 | E |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4000 cc | 5437 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 469 HP |
Torque | 390 Nm | 700 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2650 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.9 seconds | 4.7 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 | 1985 kg | 1835 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 12.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 80 L |