1992 BMW 740 vs. 1995 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 1995 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 BMW 740. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 BMW 740 would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 740 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1995 Mercedes-Benz E. (149 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1995 Mercedes-Benz E.
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 BMW 740 (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mercedes-Benz E. (220 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 740 | 1995 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 740 | E |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 2295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2940 mm |
