1978 BMW 730 vs. 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111
To start off, 1978 BMW 730 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 would be higher. At 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 (345 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1978 BMW 730. (185 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 should accelerate faster than 1978 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 BMW 730 weights approximately 270 kg more than 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111.
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, 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 (392 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 BMW 730. (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 BMW 730 | 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 730 | C 111 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2788 cc | 2400 cc |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 392 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2630 mm |
