1989 BMW 750 vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 23 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 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 41 more horse power than 2012 Mercedes-Benz S. (254 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 2012 Mercedes-Benz S.
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 Mercedes-Benz S (620 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 BMW 750. (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 BMW 750.
Compare all specifications:
1989 BMW 750 | 2012 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 750 | S |
Year Released | 1989 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4988 cc | 2987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 254 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 620 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Top Speed | 244 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5096 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1872 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1473 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3165 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 90 L |