1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 2010 BMW 125
To start off, 2010 BMW 125 is newer by 67 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 5,401 cc (8 cylinders), 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 125 (216 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500. (177 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 125 should accelerate faster than 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 1080 kg more than 2010 BMW 125.
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, 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 (440 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 125. (270 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 125.
Compare all specifications:
1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 2010 BMW 125 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | BMW |
Model | 500 | 125 |
Year Released | 1943 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5401 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 216 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6700 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 5.2:1 | 10.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2400 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1420 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 53 L |