2012 Mercedes-Benz S vs. 2012 BMW 535
To start off, both 2012 Mercedes-Benz S and 2012 BMW 535 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz S (429 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2012 BMW 535. (311 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 535. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 360 kg more than 2012 BMW 535. 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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz S (699 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 535. (600 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 535.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Mercedes-Benz S | 2012 BMW 535 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | BMW |
Model | S | 535 |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4700 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 429 HP | 311 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 699 Nm | 600 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2150 kg | 1790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5245 mm | 4899 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1872 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1473 mm | 1464 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3165 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 4.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |