1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 vs. 2012 BMW 640
To start off, 2012 BMW 640 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, 2012 BMW 640 (311 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560. (296 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 640 should accelerate faster than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 640 weights approximately 117 kg more than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560. 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, 2012 BMW 640 (630 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560. (464 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 640 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 | 2012 BMW 640 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | BMW |
| Model | 560 | 640 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5547 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 464 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.8 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 251 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.8 seconds | 5.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1748 kg | 1865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 5007 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1894 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1392 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2968 mm |
