2007 BMW Z4 vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, both 2007 BMW Z4 and 2007 Mercedes-Benz E were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,208 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E (507 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 2007 BMW Z4. (338 HP @ 7900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW Z4.
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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E (631 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW Z4. (365 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW Z4. 2007 Mercedes-Benz E has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW Z4 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW Z4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Mercedes-Benz E will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 BMW Z4 | 2007 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Z4 | E |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3246 cc | 6208 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 338 HP | 507 HP |
Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 365 Nm | 631 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.1 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |