1993 BMW 5.8 vs. 1993 Mercedes-Benz 280
To start off, both 1993 BMW 5.8 and 1993 Mercedes-Benz 280 were released in the same year (1993). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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. 1993 BMW 5.8 weights approximately 295 kg more than 1993 Mercedes-Benz 280.
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 526 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mercedes-Benz 280. (260 Nm). This means 1993 BMW 5.8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mercedes-Benz 280.
Compare all specifications:
1993 BMW 5.8 | 1993 Mercedes-Benz 280 | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 5.8 | 280 |
Year Released | 1993 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5800 cc | 2797 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 786 Nm | 260 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 321 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1545 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2840 mm |