1971 BMW Touring vs. 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240
To start off, 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 BMW Touring would be higher. At 2,399 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 BMW Touring (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240. (72 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 BMW Touring should accelerate faster than 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240 weights approximately 355 kg more than 1971 BMW Touring.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240 (137 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW Touring | 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240 | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Touring | 240 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 2399 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 21.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2800 mm |
