1976 BMW 630 vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 BMW 630. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 BMW 630 would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz E (268 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1976 BMW 630. (173 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1976 BMW 630. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 BMW 630 weights approximately 132 kg more than 2009 Mercedes-Benz E.
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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz E (350 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 BMW 630. (251 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 BMW 630.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 BMW 630 | 2009 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 630 | E |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 92.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1458 kg | 1326 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2860 mm |
