1997 BMW 850 vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 BMW 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 BMW 850 would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz E (518 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 1997 BMW 850. (329 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1997 BMW 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 BMW 850 weights approximately 104 kg more than 2010 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, 2010 Mercedes-Benz E (630 Nm) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 BMW 850. (490 Nm). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 BMW 850.
Compare all specifications:
1997 BMW 850 | 2010 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 850 | E |
Year Released | 1997 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5379 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 329 HP | 518 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 630 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 1841 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4887 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1443 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2873 mm |