1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 vs. 2013 BMW 7 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 7 Series is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 would be higher. At 4,395 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 BMW 7 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 7 Series (439 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420. (296 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 7 Series should accelerate faster than 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420.
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, 2013 BMW 7 Series (651 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420. (410 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 7 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 | 2013 BMW 7 Series | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | BMW |
| Model | 420 | 7 Series |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 4395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 439 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0 :1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 5074 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 2134 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 80 L |
