2008 BMW 745 vs. 1996 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2008 BMW 745 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Mercedes-Benz S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Mercedes-Benz S would be higher. At 5,987 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Mercedes-Benz S (389 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2008 BMW 745. (325 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 745. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 125 kg more than 2008 BMW 745. 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, 2008 BMW 745 (701 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Mercedes-Benz S. (570 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Mercedes-Benz S.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 745 | 1996 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 745 | S |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4423 cc | 5987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 389 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 701 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 80.2 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 | 2115 kg | 2240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2890 mm |
