2008 Mercedes-Benz S vs. 2012 BMW 640
To start off, 2012 BMW 640 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Mercedes-Benz S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Mercedes-Benz S would be higher. At 6,207 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercedes-Benz S (518 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 2012 BMW 640. (311 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 640. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 90 kg more than 2012 BMW 640. 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 Mercedes-Benz S (631 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 640. (630 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 640.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Mercedes-Benz S | 2012 BMW 640 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | BMW |
Model | S | 640 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6207 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 518 HP | 311 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 631 Nm | 630 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 102.2 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1865 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 5007 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1894 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1392 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3170 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |