1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, 2005 Porsche 911 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 would be higher. At 3,605 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (445 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 267 more horse power than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300. (178 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Porsche 911 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Porsche 911 (620 Nm) has 365 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300. (255 Nm). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Porsche |
| Model | 300 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2995 cc | 3605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 445 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.5 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80.3 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.5 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 63 L |
