1993 BMW 5.8 vs. 1991 Mercedes-Benz 400
To start off, 1993 BMW 5.8 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Mercedes-Benz 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Mercedes-Benz 400 would be higher. At 5,800 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 BMW 5.8 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Mercedes-Benz 400 weights approximately 164 kg more than 1993 BMW 5.8.
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, 1993 BMW 5.8 (786 Nm) has 376 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Mercedes-Benz 400. (410 Nm). This means 1993 BMW 5.8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Mercedes-Benz 400.
Compare all specifications:
1993 BMW 5.8 | 1991 Mercedes-Benz 400 | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 5.8 | 400 |
Year Released | 1993 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5800 cc | 4196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 286 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 786 Nm | 410 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 321 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 2004 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3150 mm |