1988 BMW M3 vs. 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250
To start off, 1988 BMW M3 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 would be higher. At 2,778 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW M3 (192 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250. (129 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250.
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 M3 (230 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250. (217 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1988 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250. 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 has automatic transmission and 1988 BMW M3 has manual transmission. 1988 BMW M3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 BMW M3 | 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | M3 | 250 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2302 cc | 2778 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 192 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.4 mm | 86.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 78.8 mm |
Top Speed | 227 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 65 L |