2007 BMW 760 vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 760. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 760 would be higher. At 5,972 cc (12 cylinders), 2007 BMW 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz E (518 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2007 BMW 760. (439 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 760. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 760 weights approximately 253 kg more than 2012 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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz E (699 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 760. (600 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 760.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 760 | 2012 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 760 | E |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5972 cc | 5500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 439 HP | 518 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 600 Nm | 699 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2105 kg | 1852 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4887 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1872 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1443 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2875 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 80 L |