1989 BMW 850 vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 21 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 1 more horse power than 2010 Mercedes-Benz S. (295 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 2010 Mercedes-Benz S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 736 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 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mercedes-Benz S. (385 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1989 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mercedes-Benz S.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 BMW 850 | 2010 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 850 | S |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4988 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 385 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1991 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5245 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3165 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 90 L |
