2009 BMW 730 vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren
To start off, 2009 BMW 730 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren would be higher. At 5,506 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (618 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 376 more horse power than 2009 BMW 730. (242 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 730 weights approximately 135 kg more than 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren.
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, 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (780 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 730. (540 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 730 | 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 730 | SLR McLaren |
Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 5506 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 242 HP | 618 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 540 Nm | 780 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 334 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.2 seconds | 3.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 1730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 98 L |