1973 BMW Touring vs. 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 1973 BMW Touring is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 would be higher. At 2,195 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 BMW Touring (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. (78 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 BMW Touring should accelerate faster than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220.
Let's talk about torque, 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 (142 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 BMW Touring | 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Touring | 220 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 2195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 78 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 72.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 6.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2850 mm |
