1989 BMW 850 vs. 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 1989 BMW 850 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 would be higher. At 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1989 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 BMW 850 (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220. (112 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 BMW 850 weights approximately 492 kg more than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1989 BMW 850 (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220. (167 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1989 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220.
Compare all specifications:
1989 BMW 850 | 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 850 | 220 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4988 cc | 2193 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 72.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 7.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1792 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 85 L |