1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B vs. 2011 BMW 530
To start off, 2011 BMW 530 is newer by 57 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B would be higher. Both 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B and 2011 BMW 530 are equipped with a 2,996 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 530 (271 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B. (136 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B.
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, 2011 BMW 530 (310 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B. (219 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B. 2011 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B has manual transmission. 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B | 2011 BMW 530 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | BMW |
Model | 300B | 530 |
Year Released | 1954 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 136 HP | 271 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 219 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4907 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1462 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2968 mm |