1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 vs. 2012 BMW 530
To start off, 2012 BMW 530 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 would be higher. At 5,547 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 (296 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2012 BMW 530. (271 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 weights approximately 38 kg more than 2012 BMW 530. 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, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 (464 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 530. (310 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 | 2012 BMW 530 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | BMW |
Model | 560 | 530 |
Year Released | 1986 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5547 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 271 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 464 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94.8 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 251 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.8 seconds | 6.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1748 kg | 1710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4899 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1464 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2968 mm |