1992 BMW 540 vs. 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420
To start off, both 1992 BMW 540 and 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 (296 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1992 BMW 540. (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 should accelerate faster than 1992 BMW 540.
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 420 (410 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 540. (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 540.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 540 | 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 540 | 420 |
Year Released | 1992 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3982 cc | 4196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 410 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 100 L |