1981 BMW 520 vs. 1969 Mercedes-Benz C 111
To start off, 1981 BMW 520 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mercedes-Benz C 111. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mercedes-Benz C 111 would be higher. At 4,799 cc, 1969 Mercedes-Benz C 111 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Mercedes-Benz C 111 (280 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1981 BMW 520. (123 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mercedes-Benz C 111 should accelerate faster than 1981 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 BMW 520 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1969 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, 1969 Mercedes-Benz C 111 (293 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 BMW 520. (170 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1969 Mercedes-Benz C 111 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
1981 BMW 520 | 1969 Mercedes-Benz C 111 | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 520 | C 111 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 4799 cc |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 280 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 293 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.3:1 |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 261 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 120 L |