1996 Mercedes-Benz S vs. 2010 BMW 118
To start off, 2010 BMW 118 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Mercedes-Benz S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Mercedes-Benz S would be higher. At 4,973 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Mercedes-Benz S (317 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 2010 BMW 118. (143 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 664 kg more than 2010 BMW 118. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1996 Mercedes-Benz S (470 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 118. (190 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1996 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Mercedes-Benz S | 2010 BMW 118 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | BMW |
| Model | S | 118 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4973 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2004 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3150 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 51 L |
