1996 Marcos Mantis vs. 2013 BMW 5 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 5 Series is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Marcos Mantis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Marcos Mantis would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Marcos Mantis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Marcos Mantis (352 HP) has 56 more horse power than 2013 BMW 5 Series. (296 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Marcos Mantis should accelerate faster than 2013 BMW 5 Series.
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 407 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. 2013 BMW 5 Series has automatic transmission and 1996 Marcos Mantis has manual transmission. 1996 Marcos Mantis will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 BMW 5 Series will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1996 Marcos Mantis | 2013 BMW 5 Series | |
Make | Marcos | BMW |
Model | Mantis | 5 Series |
Year Released | 1996 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 352 HP | 296 HP |
Torque | 407 Nm | 407 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.9 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 10.2 :1 |
Top Speed | 275 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4905 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2094 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1464 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2968 mm |