2008 BMW 740 vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, both 2008 BMW 740 and 2008 Mercedes-Benz E were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,901 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 740 (255 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E. (229 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 740 weights approximately 520 kg more than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2008 BMW 740 (600 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 740 | 2008 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 740 | E |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3901 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 229 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 600 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 82.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 11.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 248 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.4 seconds | 7.3 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 | 2090 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 80 L |