1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 vs. 2013 BMW 1 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 1 Series is newer by 27 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, 2013 BMW 1 Series (296 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560. (295 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 1 Series should accelerate faster than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 weights approximately 250 kg more than 2013 BMW 1 Series.
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 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW 1 Series. (407 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW 1 Series. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 has automatic transmission and 2013 BMW 1 Series has manual transmission. 2013 BMW 1 Series will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 | 2013 BMW 1 Series | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | BMW |
Model | 560 | 1 Series |
Year Released | 1986 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5547 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 463 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94.8 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.2 |
Top Speed | 237 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1780 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4373 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1919 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1408 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2660 mm |