1993 BMW 840 vs. 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 BMW 840. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 BMW 840 would be higher. At 5,439 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL (349 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1993 BMW 840. (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 1993 BMW 840. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 840 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL.
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, 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL (530 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 BMW 840. (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 BMW 840. 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL has automatic transmission and 1993 BMW 840 has manual transmission. 1993 BMW 840 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1993 BMW 840 | 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 840 | SL |
Year Released | 1993 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3981 cc | 5439 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 349 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 530 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 80 L |