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 4,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 740 (302 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz E. (221 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 740 weights approximately 725 kg more than 2007 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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E (510 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 740. (391 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 | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4000 cc | 2987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 391 Nm | 510 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.8 seconds | 6.8 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 | 1965 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 80 L |