2005 BMW 730 vs. 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 2005 BMW 730 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 730 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 730 weights approximately 624 kg more than 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190. 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, 2005 BMW 730 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190. (228 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190. 2005 BMW 730 has automatic transmission and 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190 has manual transmission. 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW 730 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 730 | 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 730 | 190 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 166 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 228 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 82.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 80.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Top Speed | 237 km/hour | 212 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1824 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2670 mm |