1992 BMW 332 vs. 1992 Mercedes-Benz G
To start off, both 1992 BMW 332 and 1992 Mercedes-Benz G were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,152 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 BMW 332 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 332 (317 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1992 Mercedes-Benz G. (125 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 332 should accelerate faster than 1992 Mercedes-Benz G. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Mercedes-Benz G weights approximately 480 kg more than 1992 BMW 332.
Because 1992 Mercedes-Benz G is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 BMW 332. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Mercedes-Benz G will offer significantly more control. 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, 1992 BMW 332 (350 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Mercedes-Benz G. (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 332 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Mercedes-Benz G.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 332 | 1992 Mercedes-Benz G | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 332 | G |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3152 cc | 2299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 80.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2410 mm |
