1994 BMW 750 vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 BMW 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 BMW 750 would be higher. At 5,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz E (518 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 1994 BMW 750. (322 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1994 BMW 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW 750 weights approximately 218 kg more than 2012 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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz E (699 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 BMW 750. (488 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 BMW 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 BMW 750 | 2012 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 750 | E |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5379 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 322 HP | 518 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 699 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1852 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4887 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1443 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2875 mm |
