1988 BMW 525 vs. 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420
To start off, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 BMW 525 would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 (296 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1988 BMW 525. (165 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW 525.
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, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 (410 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW 525. (239 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
1988 BMW 525 | 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 525 | 420 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2441 cc | 4196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 239 Nm | 410 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 100 L |