1993 BMW 316 vs. 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 1993 BMW 316 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220 would be higher. At 2,195 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 BMW 316 (102 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220. (83 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 BMW 316 should accelerate faster than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220 weights approximately 193 kg more than 1993 BMW 316.
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, 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220 (157 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 BMW 316. (151 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
1993 BMW 316 | 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 316 | 220 |
Year Released | 1993 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 2195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 72.8 mm |
Top Speed | 198 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13 seconds | 21.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1383 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 65 L |