1992 BMW 540 vs. 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111
To start off, 1992 BMW 540 is newer by 22 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 3,980 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 BMW 540 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 (345 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1992 BMW 540. (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 should accelerate faster than 1992 BMW 540. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 540 weights approximately 410 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, 1992 BMW 540 (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111. (392 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 540 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 540 | 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 540 | C 111 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3980 cc | 2400 cc |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 392 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 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 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 120 L |
