1975 Mercedes-Benz 200 vs. 2010 BMW 118
To start off, 2010 BMW 118 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 BMW 118 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 118 (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200. (54 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 118 should accelerate faster than 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200 weights approximately 38 kg more than 2010 BMW 118.
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, 2010 BMW 118 (190 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200. (113 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200 | 2010 BMW 118 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | BMW |
| Model | 200 | 118 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 54 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 113 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 33.2 seconds | 8.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1378 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.7 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.5 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.3 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 51 L |
