1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 vs. 1979 BMW M1
To start off, 1979 BMW M1 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 would be higher. At 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 BMW M1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 BMW M1 (273 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250. (128 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 BMW M1 should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 weights approximately 95 kg more than 1979 BMW M1.
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, 1979 BMW M1 (330 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250. (216 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1979 BMW M1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 | 1979 BMW M1 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | BMW |
Model | 250 | M1 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2776 cc | 3453 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 273 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 330 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.5 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 9.0:1 |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 5.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1140 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 116 L |