1986 BMW 730 vs. 1995 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 1995 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 BMW 730. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 BMW 730 would be higher. At 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mercedes-Benz E (217 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1986 BMW 730. (197 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1986 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 30 kg more than 1986 BMW 730. 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, 1995 Mercedes-Benz E (315 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 BMW 730. (275 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 BMW 730. 1995 Mercedes-Benz E has automatic transmission and 1986 BMW 730 has manual transmission. 1986 BMW 730 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Mercedes-Benz E will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1986 BMW 730 | 1995 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 730 | E |
Year Released | 1986 | 1995 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 3199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 275 Nm | 315 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.3 seconds | 7.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2840 mm |