1968 BMW 1600 vs. 1968 Mercedes-Benz 230
To start off, both 1968 BMW 1600 and 1968 Mercedes-Benz 230 were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,308 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Mercedes-Benz 230 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 230 (120 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1968 BMW 1600. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 230 should accelerate faster than 1968 BMW 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercedes-Benz 230 weights approximately 528 kg more than 1968 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, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 230 (179 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 BMW 1600. (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Mercedes-Benz 230 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 BMW 1600.
Compare all specifications:
1968 BMW 1600 | 1968 Mercedes-Benz 230 | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 1600 | 230 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 2308 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 72.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1518 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3400 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 64 L |