1994 BMW 854 vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 BMW 854. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 BMW 854 would be higher. At 5,378 cc (12 cylinders), 1994 BMW 854 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW 854 (323 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz S. (268 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 854 should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz S.
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, 1994 BMW 854 (490 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz S. (350 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1994 BMW 854 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz S.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 BMW 854 | 2007 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 854 | S |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5378 cc | 3496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 323 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 92.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3040 mm |
