1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 2011 BMW 116
To start off, 2011 BMW 116 is newer by 69 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 5,401 cc (8 cylinders), 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 (177 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2011 BMW 116. (121 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 116. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 1060 kg more than 2011 BMW 116. 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, 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 (432 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 116. (185 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 116.
Compare all specifications:
| 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 2011 BMW 116 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | BMW |
| Model | 500 | 116 |
| Year Released | 1942 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5401 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 121 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 432 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2400 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 51 L |
