1972 BMW 520 vs. 1972 Mercedes-Benz 230.4
To start off, both 1972 BMW 520 and 1972 Mercedes-Benz 230.4 were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,307 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Mercedes-Benz 230.4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 BMW 520 (113 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1972 Mercedes-Benz 230.4. (108 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercedes-Benz 230.4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercedes-Benz 230.4 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1972 BMW 520.
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, 1972 Mercedes-Benz 230.4 (187 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW 520. (165 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1972 Mercedes-Benz 230.4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
1972 BMW 520 | 1972 Mercedes-Benz 230.4 | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 520 | 230.4 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1989 cc | 2307 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 187 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 93.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 83.6 mm |
Top Speed | 172 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.3 seconds | 13.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 65 L |