1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz B
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz B is newer by 56 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 would be higher. At 2,195 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz B (190 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. (78 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz B should accelerate faster than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220.
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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz B (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. (142 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz B will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. 2007 Mercedes-Benz B has automatic transmission and 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 has manual transmission. 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Mercedes-Benz B will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 | 2007 Mercedes-Benz B | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 220 | B |
Year Released | 1951 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2195 cc | 2034 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 78 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 21 seconds | 7.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 54 L |