1979 BMW 728 vs. 2000 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2000 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 BMW 728. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 BMW 728 would be higher. At 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 BMW 728 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 BMW 728 (181 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2000 Mercedes-Benz C. (128 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 BMW 728 should accelerate faster than 2000 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 70 kg more than 1979 BMW 728.
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, 1979 BMW 728 (240 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercedes-Benz C. (189 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 BMW 728 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercedes-Benz C. 2000 Mercedes-Benz C has automatic transmission and 1979 BMW 728 has manual transmission. 1979 BMW 728 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Mercedes-Benz C will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 BMW 728 | 2000 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 728 | C |
Year Released | 1979 | 2000 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2788 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 189 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.6:1 |
Top Speed | 201 km/hour | 202 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 69 L |