1985 Mercedes-Benz 250 vs. 2013 BMW 7 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 7 Series is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250 would be higher. At 5,972 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 BMW 7 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 7 Series (528 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 434 more horse power than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250. (94 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 7 Series should accelerate faster than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 7 Series weights approximately 905 kg more than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250. 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, 2013 BMW 7 Series (746 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 588 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250. (158 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 7 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250. 2013 BMW 7 Series has automatic transmission and 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250 has manual transmission. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 BMW 7 Series will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1985 Mercedes-Benz 250 | 2013 BMW 7 Series | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | BMW |
Model | 250 | 7 Series |
Year Released | 1985 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 5972 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 528 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 158 Nm | 746 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 10.0 :1 |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 16.8 seconds | 4.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 2275 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5214 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2134 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1481 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3210 mm |