1993 Mercedes-Benz E vs. 2011 BMW 520
To start off, 2011 BMW 520 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Mercedes-Benz E. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Mercedes-Benz E would be higher. At 5,956 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mercedes-Benz E (375 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 2011 BMW 520. (182 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 520.
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 Mercedes-Benz E (470 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 520. (380 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1993 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Mercedes-Benz E | 2011 BMW 520 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | BMW |
| Model | E | 520 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5956 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 375 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.8 mm | 84 mm |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.4 seconds | 6.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4899 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.9 L/100km | 4.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.1 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |
