1989 BMW 750 vs. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1989 BMW 750 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 would be higher. At 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1989 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 BMW 750 (295 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300. (188 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 BMW 750 weights approximately 460 kg more than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300. 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, 1989 BMW 750 (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300. (260 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1989 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300. 1989 BMW 750 has automatic transmission and 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 has manual transmission. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 BMW 750 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 BMW 750 | 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 750 | 300 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4988 cc | 2962 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 188 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 244 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2810 mm |