1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 vs. 2011 BMW M3
To start off, 2011 BMW M3 is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 would be higher. At 3,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW M3 (414 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 316 more horse power than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220. (98 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 weights approximately 95 kg more than 2011 BMW M3.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 BMW M3 (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220. (162 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 | 2011 BMW M3 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | BMW |
| Model | 220 | M3 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2194 cc | 3999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 414 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 8300 RPM |
| Torque | 162 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 75.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 92 mm |
| Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1655 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4615 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1803 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1424 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2761 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 63 L |
