2009 BMW 740 vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2009 BMW 740 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Mercedes-Benz E. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Mercedes-Benz E would be higher. At 4,966 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercedes-Benz E (303 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2009 BMW 740. (254 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 740 weights approximately 225 kg more than 2008 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, 2009 BMW 740 (600 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E. (460 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 740 | 2008 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 740 | E |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3901 cc | 4966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 303 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 600 Nm | 460 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.7 seconds | 6.5 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 | 1865 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 80 L |