1995 BMW 840 vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz E

To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 BMW 840. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 BMW 840 would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 BMW 840 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 840 weights approximately 75 kg more than 2008 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, both vehicles can yield 400 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.

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1995 BMW 840 2008 Mercedes-Benz E
Make BMW Mercedes-Benz
Model 840 E
Year Released 1995 2008
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3982 cc 2685 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 282 HP 0 HP
Torque 400 Nm 400 Nm
Torque RPM 5100 RPM 1800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1740 kg 1665 kg
Vehicle Length 4790 mm 4980 mm
Vehicle Height 1350 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2690 mm 2860 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 63 L 65 L