1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 vs. 2004 Porsche 911
To start off, 2004 Porsche 911 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 would be higher. At 3,605 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche 911 (477 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 292 more horse power than 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300. (185 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 10 kg more than 2004 Porsche 911.
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, 2004 Porsche 911 (641 Nm) has 381 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300. (260 Nm). This means 2004 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 | 2004 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Porsche |
| Model | 300 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2962 cc | 3605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 477 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 641 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.6 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80.3 mm | 76 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.3 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |
