1988 BMW 530 vs. 1993 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 1993 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 BMW 530. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 BMW 530 would be higher. At 3,312 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mercedes-Benz E (268 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1988 BMW 530. (188 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 530 weights approximately 203 kg more than 1993 Mercedes-Benz E.
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, 1993 Mercedes-Benz E (335 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW 530. (261 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW 530 | 1993 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 530 | E |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 3312 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 188 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 261 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1593 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
