1972 BMW 520 vs. 1998 Mercedes-Benz E

To start off, 1998 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 BMW 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 BMW 520 would be higher. At 7,410 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mercedes-Benz E (612 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 462 more horse power than 1972 BMW 520. (150 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 605 kg more than 1972 BMW 520. 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, 1998 Mercedes-Benz E (848 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 658 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW 520. (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1998 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW 520. 1998 Mercedes-Benz E has automatic transmission and 1972 BMW 520 has manual transmission. 1972 BMW 520 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Mercedes-Benz E will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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