1981 BMW 745 vs. 1982 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 1982 Mercedes-Benz 500 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 BMW 745. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 BMW 745 would be higher. At 4,973 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 BMW 745 (252 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1982 Mercedes-Benz 500. (231 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 1982 Mercedes-Benz 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 14 kg more than 1981 BMW 745.
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, 1982 Mercedes-Benz 500 (405 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 BMW 745. (380 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1982 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 BMW 745.
Compare all specifications:
1981 BMW 745 | 1982 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 745 | 500 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3430 cc | 4973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 231 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 405 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Top Speed | 227 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1596 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 90 L |