1988 BMW 535 vs. 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1988 BMW 535 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300 would be higher. At 3,430 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 BMW 535 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300 (238 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1988 BMW 535. (211 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW 535. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 535 weights approximately 225 kg more than 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300.
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, 1988 BMW 535 (306 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300. (271 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1988 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW 535 | 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 535 | 300 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3430 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Top Speed | 227 km/hour | 212 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 100 L |
