1990 BMW 520 vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 BMW 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 BMW 520 would be higher. At 5,512 cc (12 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz S (510 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 365 more horse power than 1990 BMW 520. (145 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1990 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 638 kg more than 1990 BMW 520. 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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz S (830 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 644 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW 520. (186 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW 520. 2007 Mercedes-Benz S has automatic transmission and 1990 BMW 520 has manual transmission. 1990 BMW 520 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Mercedes-Benz S will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1990 BMW 520 | 2007 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 520 | S |
Year Released | 1990 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 5512 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 510 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 830 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 206 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 2180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3170 mm |