1998 BMW Pickster vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2013 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 BMW Pickster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 BMW Pickster would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mercedes-Benz E (397 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1998 BMW Pickster. (317 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW Pickster.
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, 2013 Mercedes-Benz E (601 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW Pickster. (345 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2013 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW Pickster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW Pickster | 2013 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Pickster | E |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3201 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 397 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 601 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4698 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 2015 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1398 mm |
