1990 BMW 518 vs. 1963 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1990 BMW 518 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Mercedes-Benz 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Mercedes-Benz 300 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Mercedes-Benz 300 (238 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1990 BMW 518. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1990 BMW 518. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 25 kg more than 1990 BMW 518. 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, 1963 Mercedes-Benz 300 (271 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW 518. (161 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1963 Mercedes-Benz 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW 518.
Compare all specifications:
1990 BMW 518 | 1963 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 518 | 300 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 85.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.3:1 |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.4 seconds | 10 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 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 |