1998 BMW 729 vs. 1999 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 1999 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 BMW 729. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 BMW 729 would be higher. At 5,789 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mercedes-Benz S (362 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1998 BMW 729. (181 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 729. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 130 kg more than 1998 BMW 729. 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, 1999 Mercedes-Benz S (540 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 729. (410 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1999 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 729.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW 729 | 1999 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 729 | S |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2926 cc | 5789 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 362 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 87 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 3090 mm |
