2007 BMW 740 vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 740. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 740 would be higher. At 6,208 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz E (507 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 2007 BMW 740. (302 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 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 640 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz E (631 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 740. (391 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 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 | 2009 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 740 | E |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4000 cc | 6208 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 507 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 391 Nm | 631 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.8 seconds | 4.6 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 | 1965 kg | 1325 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 15.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 80 L |
