1971 BMW Touring vs. 1968 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 1971 BMW Touring is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mercedes-Benz E. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mercedes-Benz E would be higher. At 1,987 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 BMW Touring (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1968 Mercedes-Benz E. (53 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 BMW Touring should accelerate faster than 1968 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 400 kg more than 1971 BMW Touring.
Let's talk about torque, 1971 BMW Touring (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mercedes-Benz E. (115 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1971 BMW Touring will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
1971 BMW Touring | 1968 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Touring | E |
Year Released | 1971 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 83.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2760 mm |