1992 BMW 520 vs. 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, both 1992 BMW 520 and 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600 were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,987 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600 (389 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 241 more horse power than 1992 BMW 520. (148 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 1992 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 582 kg more than 1992 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, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600 (571 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 381 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 520. (190 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 520 | 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 520 | 600 |
Year Released | 1992 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 5987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 389 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 571 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 80.2 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1488 kg | 2070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1310 mm |