1981 BMW 628 vs. 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1981 BMW 628 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 BMW 628 (181 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300. (172 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 310 kg more than 1981 BMW 628.
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, 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 (255 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 BMW 628. (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 BMW 628.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 BMW 628 | 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 628 | 300 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2788 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 85 L |
