1966 Mercedes-Benz 250 vs. 2010 BMW 120
To start off, 2010 BMW 120 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Mercedes-Benz 250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Mercedes-Benz 250 would be higher. At 2,496 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Mercedes-Benz 250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 120 (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1966 Mercedes-Benz 250. (150 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1966 Mercedes-Benz 250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercedes-Benz 250 weights approximately 34 kg more than 2010 BMW 120.
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 120 (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Mercedes-Benz 250. (216 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Mercedes-Benz 250.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Mercedes-Benz 250 | 2010 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | BMW |
| Model | 250 | 120 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2496 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 16.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 218 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1326 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 51 L |
