2007 BMW M5 vs. 2007 BMW 730
To start off, both 2007 BMW M5 and 2007 BMW 730 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,999 cc (10 cylinders), 2007 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW M5 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 272 more horse power than 2007 BMW 730. (228 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 730 weights approximately 220 kg more than 2007 BMW M5.
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, both vehicles can yield 520 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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2007 BMW M5 | 2007 BMW 730 | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | M5 | 730 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4999 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 520 Nm | 520 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 233 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.7 seconds | 7.8 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 | 1755 kg | 1975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3000 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.8 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 88 L |