1977 BMW 528 vs. 1995 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 1995 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 BMW 528. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 BMW 528 would be higher. At 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 BMW 528 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 BMW 528 (178 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1995 Mercedes-Benz E. (149 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 BMW 528 should accelerate faster than 1995 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, 1977 BMW 528 (234 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mercedes-Benz E. (220 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1977 BMW 528 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
1977 BMW 528 | 1995 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 528 | E |
Year Released | 1977 | 1995 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2788 cc | 2295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 178 HP | 149 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 234 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 90.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 88.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2940 mm |