1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 vs. 2011 BMW 120
To start off, 2011 BMW 120 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 would be higher. At 5,547 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 (295 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 2011 BMW 120. (155 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 weights approximately 395 kg more than 2011 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, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 (463 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 120. (200 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 | 2011 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | BMW |
| Model | 560 | 120 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5547 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.8 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 237 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1780 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2670 mm |
