1954 BMW 502 vs. 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 BMW 502. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 BMW 502 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 (215 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1954 BMW 502. (100 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1954 BMW 502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 BMW 502 weights approximately 117 kg more than 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300.
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, 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 (275 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 BMW 502. (221 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 BMW 502.
Compare all specifications:
1954 BMW 502 | 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 502 | 300 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2578 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 275 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.9:1 | 8.6:1 |
Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 217 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1293 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 100 L |