1993 BMW 5.8 vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 19 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.
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 426 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mercedes-Benz C. (360 Nm). This means 1993 BMW 5.8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mercedes-Benz C. 2012 Mercedes-Benz C 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. 2012 Mercedes-Benz C will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 BMW 5.8 | 2012 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 5.8 | C |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5800 cc | 2143 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Torque | 786 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 16.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 321 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4606 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1459 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2760 mm |
