2007 BMW Convertible vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML
To start off, both 2007 BMW Convertible and 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW Convertible is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW Convertible (363 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML. (215 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW Convertible should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML weights approximately 300 kg more than 2007 BMW Convertible.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML (540 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW Convertible. (490 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW Convertible. 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW Convertible has manual transmission. 2007 BMW Convertible will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW Convertible | 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Convertible | ML |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 2985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 363 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.7 seconds | 8.6 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 2150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 95 L |
