1995 BMW M5 vs. 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1995 BMW M5 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 would be higher. At 3,794 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW M5 (335 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300. (172 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 55 kg more than 1995 BMW M5.
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, 1995 BMW M5 (400 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300. (255 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1995 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW M5 | 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | M5 | 300 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3794 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6900 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94.6 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 85 L |
