1966 BMW 1600 vs. 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111
To start off, 1966 BMW 1600 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 would be higher. At 2,195 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 (94 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1966 BMW 1600. (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 should accelerate faster than 1966 BMW 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 weights approximately 400 kg more than 1966 BMW 1600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 (169 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 BMW 1600. (124 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 BMW 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 BMW 1600 | 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 1600 | W 111 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 2195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 93.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 83.6 mm |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2760 mm |
