1968 Mercedes-Benz W 111 vs. 1970 Rover P5B
To start off, 1970 Rover P5B is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mercedes-Benz W 111. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mercedes-Benz W 111 would be higher. At 3,528 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Rover P5B is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Rover P5B (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1968 Mercedes-Benz W 111. (118 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Rover P5B should accelerate faster than 1968 Mercedes-Benz W 111. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Rover P5B weights approximately 240 kg more than 1968 Mercedes-Benz W 111. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Rover P5B (295 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mercedes-Benz W 111. (179 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Rover P5B will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mercedes-Benz W 111.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mercedes-Benz W 111 | 1970 Rover P5B | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Rover |
| Model | W 111 | P5B |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1970 |
| Engine Size | 2306 cc | 3528 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 295 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2820 mm |
