1994 BMW 840 vs. 1969 Mercedes-Benz C 111
To start off, 1994 BMW 840 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mercedes-Benz C 111. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mercedes-Benz C 111 would be higher. At 4,799 cc, 1969 Mercedes-Benz C 111 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW 840 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1969 Mercedes-Benz C 111. (280 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 840 should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercedes-Benz C 111. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW 840 weights approximately 640 kg more than 1969 Mercedes-Benz C 111. 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, 1994 BMW 840 (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mercedes-Benz C 111. (293 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1994 BMW 840 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mercedes-Benz C 111.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 BMW 840 | 1969 Mercedes-Benz C 111 | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 840 | C 111 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 4799 cc |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 293 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 120 L |
