2007 BMW X5 vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz R
To start off, both 2007 BMW X5 and 2007 Mercedes-Benz R were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,798 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW X5 (342 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz R. (269 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz R. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz R weights approximately 5 kg more than 2007 BMW X5.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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 BMW X5 (480 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz R. (350 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz R.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW X5 | 2007 Mercedes-Benz R | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | X5 | R |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4798 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 342 HP | 269 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.3 mm | 92.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.7 seconds | 8.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 2205 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3220 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.5 L/100km | 11.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 80 L |
