1969 Mercedes-Benz 250 vs. 2010 BMW 120
To start off, 2010 BMW 120 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mercedes-Benz 250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mercedes-Benz 250 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Mercedes-Benz 250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 120 (154 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1969 Mercedes-Benz 250. (150 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercedes-Benz 250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercedes-Benz 250 weights approximately 40 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, 1969 Mercedes-Benz 250 (236 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 120. (200 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1969 Mercedes-Benz 250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Mercedes-Benz 250 | 2010 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | BMW |
| Model | 250 | 120 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 53 L |
