1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 vs. 2010 BMW 120
To start off, 2010 BMW 120 is newer by 24 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 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 (178 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2010 BMW 120. (168 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 5 kg more than 2010 BMW 120. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 BMW 120 (341 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300. (255 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 120 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 | 2010 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | BMW |
| Model | 300 | 120 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2995 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 341 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80.3 mm | 90 mm |
| Top Speed | 207 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 51 L |
