1993 BMW 5.8 vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 BMW 5.8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 BMW 5.8 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. 1993 BMW 5.8 weights approximately 260 kg more than 2008 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, 1993 BMW 5.8 (786 Nm) has 536 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E. (250 Nm). This means 1993 BMW 5.8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E. 2008 Mercedes-Benz E has automatic transmission and 1993 BMW 5.8 has manual transmission. 1993 BMW 5.8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Mercedes-Benz E will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 BMW 5.8 | 2008 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 5.8 | E |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5800 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 786 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 321 km/hour | 236 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2860 mm |
