1989 BMW 750 vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 BMW 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 BMW 750 would be higher. At 5,980 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL (604 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 309 more horse power than 1989 BMW 750. (295 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 1989 BMW 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 320 kg more than 1989 BMW 750. 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, 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL (1,000 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 550 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 BMW 750. (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 BMW 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 BMW 750 | 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 750 | SL |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4988 cc | 5980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 604 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 1000 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 244 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 2120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.9 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.8 L/100km | 18.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.7 L/100km | 15.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 80 L |
