2008 BMW 735 vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 735. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 735 would be higher. At 3,600 cc, 2008 BMW 735 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 735 weights approximately 137 kg more than 2011 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, 2011 Mercedes-Benz E (400 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 735. (360 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 735.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 735 | 2011 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 735 | E |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2143 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 168 HP |
Torque | 360 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 16.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 231 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.8 seconds | 8.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 1798 kg |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 80 L |