1986 Mercedes-Benz 420 vs. 2010 BMW 125
To start off, 2010 BMW 125 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Mercedes-Benz 420. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Mercedes-Benz 420 would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Mercedes-Benz 420 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 420 (231 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2010 BMW 125. (215 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 420 should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 420 weights approximately 100 kg more than 2010 BMW 125. 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, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 420 (327 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 125. (270 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1986 Mercedes-Benz 420 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 125.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Mercedes-Benz 420 | 2010 BMW 125 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | BMW |
| Model | 420 | 125 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 231 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 327 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 231 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1625 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2670 mm |
