1999 BMW V12 vs. 1990 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 1999 BMW V12 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Mercedes-Benz S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Mercedes-Benz S would be higher. At 5,990 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 BMW V12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW V12 (550 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 253 more horse power than 1990 Mercedes-Benz S. (297 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW V12 should accelerate faster than 1990 Mercedes-Benz S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 180 kg more than 1999 BMW V12.
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 BMW V12 (909 Nm) has 446 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mercedes-Benz S. (463 Nm). This means 1999 BMW V12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mercedes-Benz S.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW V12 | 1990 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | V12 | S |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5990 cc | 5547 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 550 HP | 297 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 909 Nm | 463 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1810 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2950 mm |
