1992 BMW M3 vs. 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, both 1992 BMW M3 and 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500 were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,973 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500 (320 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1992 BMW M3. (282 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1992 BMW M3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 615 kg more than 1992 BMW M3. 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 500 (470 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW M3. (320 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW M3 | 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | M3 | 500 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2990 cc | 4973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 2080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 100 L |
