2006 BMW 530 vs. 1993 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 2006 BMW 530 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Mercedes-Benz 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Mercedes-Benz 220 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 530 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1993 Mercedes-Benz 220. (150 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1993 Mercedes-Benz 220.
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, 2006 BMW 530 (301 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mercedes-Benz 220. (210 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mercedes-Benz 220.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 530 | 1993 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 530 | 220 |
Year Released | 2006 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 301 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 198 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |