2008 BMW 540 vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2008 BMW 540 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mercedes-Benz S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mercedes-Benz S would be higher. At 5,461 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 205 kg more than 2008 BMW 540.
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 Mercedes-Benz S (530 Nm @ 280 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 540. (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 540.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 540 | 2006 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 540 | S |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 5461 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 384 HP |
Torque | 440 Nm | 530 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 280 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 98 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 90.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.2 seconds | 5.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 5080 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3040 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 90 L |