1954 Mercedes-Benz 180 vs. 2010 BMW M6
To start off, 2010 BMW M6 is newer by 56 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Mercedes-Benz 180. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Mercedes-Benz 180 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (10 cylinders), 2010 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW M6 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 455 more horse power than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 180. (45 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 180. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW M6 weights approximately 705 kg more than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 180. 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, 2010 BMW M6 (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 415 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 180. (104 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 180.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Mercedes-Benz 180 | 2010 BMW M6 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | BMW |
| Model | 180 | M6 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1767 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 519 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4872 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1377 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2781 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 70 L |
