1993 BMW 840 vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz R
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz R is newer by 16 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 5,461 cc, 2009 Mercedes-Benz R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz R (382 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1993 BMW 840. (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz R should accelerate faster than 1993 BMW 840.
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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz R (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 BMW 840. (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 BMW 840. 2009 Mercedes-Benz R 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. 2009 Mercedes-Benz R will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1993 BMW 840 | 2009 Mercedes-Benz R | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 840 | R |
Year Released | 1993 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3981 cc | 5461 cc |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 382 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 530 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.7:1 |
Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3220 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 80 L |