1990 Mercedes-Benz 260 vs. 2010 BMW M5
To start off, 2010 BMW M5 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Mercedes-Benz 260. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Mercedes-Benz 260 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (10 cylinders), 2010 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW M5 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 332 more horse power than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 260. (168 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 260. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW M5 weights approximately 296 kg more than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 260. 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, 2010 BMW M5 (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 260. (228 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2010 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 260. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 260 has automatic transmission and 2010 BMW M5 has manual transmission. 2010 BMW M5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 260 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1990 Mercedes-Benz 260 | 2010 BMW M5 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | BMW |
Model | 260 | M5 |
Year Released | 1990 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2599 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 500 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7750 RPM |
Torque | 228 Nm | 519 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1524 kg | 1820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4864 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1847 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1468 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2888 mm |