1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 vs. 2012 BMW 730
To start off, 2012 BMW 730 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 52 more horse power than 2012 BMW 730. (244 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 730 weights approximately 192 kg more than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560.
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 730 (540 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560. (464 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 730 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 730 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | BMW |
| Model | 560 | 730 |
| 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 | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 464 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 251 km/hour | 246 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.8 seconds | 7.2 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 | 1940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 5072 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1479 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 3070 mm |
