1988 BMW 524 vs. 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111
To start off, 1988 BMW 524 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 would be higher. At 2,493 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 BMW 524 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 (345 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1988 BMW 524. (113 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW 524. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 524 weights approximately 115 kg more than 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111.
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, 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 (392 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW 524. (210 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW 524.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW 524 | 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 524 | C 111 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2493 cc | 2400 cc |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 392 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2630 mm |
