2009 BMW 760 vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 760. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 760 would be higher. At 5,971 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 BMW 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 760 (439 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 2012 Mercedes-Benz S. (254 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 760 should accelerate faster than 2012 Mercedes-Benz S.
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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz S (620 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 760. (600 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 760.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 760 | 2012 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 760 | S |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5971 cc | 2987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 439 HP | 254 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 600 Nm | 620 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.5 seconds | 7.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5226 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1872 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1473 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3165 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 90 L |