1956 BMW 507 vs. 1969 Mercedes-Benz 250
To start off, 1969 Mercedes-Benz 250 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 BMW 507. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 BMW 507 would be higher. At 3,169 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 BMW 507 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 BMW 507 (148 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1969 Mercedes-Benz 250. (130 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 BMW 507 should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercedes-Benz 250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercedes-Benz 250 weights approximately 107 kg more than 1956 BMW 507.
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, 1956 BMW 507 (220 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mercedes-Benz 250. (199 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1956 BMW 507 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mercedes-Benz 250.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 BMW 507 | 1969 Mercedes-Benz 250 | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 507 | 250 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3169 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 199 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 78.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1254 kg | 1361 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 65 L |
