1987 BMW 628 vs. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1987 BMW 628 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (5 cylinders), 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 BMW 628 (181 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300. (87 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 160 kg more than 1987 BMW 628.
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, 1987 BMW 628 (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300. (172 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1987 BMW 628 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300.
Compare all specifications:
1987 BMW 628 | 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 628 | 300 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2788 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 90.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 92.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 21.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 3430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 65 L |