1997 BMW 318 vs. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1997 BMW 318 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (5 cylinders), 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 BMW 318 (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300. (87 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 185 kg more than 1997 BMW 318.
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, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 (172 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 BMW 318. (168 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
1997 BMW 318 | 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 318 | 300 |
Year Released | 1997 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 65 L |