1989 BMW 850 vs. 1991 Mercedes-Benz 400
To start off, 1991 Mercedes-Benz 400 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 BMW 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 BMW 850 would be higher. At 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1989 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 BMW 850 (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1991 Mercedes-Benz 400. (287 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1991 Mercedes-Benz 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Mercedes-Benz 400 weights approximately 208 kg more than 1989 BMW 850.
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 850 (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Mercedes-Benz 400. (410 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1989 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Mercedes-Benz 400.
Compare all specifications:
1989 BMW 850 | 1991 Mercedes-Benz 400 | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 850 | 400 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4988 cc | 4196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 287 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 410 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 78.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1792 kg | 2000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3050 mm |