2000 BMW 525 vs. 1969 Mercedes-Benz C 111
To start off, 2000 BMW 525 is newer by 31 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, 1969 Mercedes-Benz C 111 (280 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2000 BMW 525. (170 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mercedes-Benz C 111 should accelerate faster than 2000 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW 525 weights approximately 695 kg more than 1969 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, 2000 BMW 525 (331 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mercedes-Benz C 111. (293 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2000 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mercedes-Benz C 111.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW 525 | 1969 Mercedes-Benz C 111 | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 525 | C 111 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 4799 cc |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 331 Nm | 293 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 261 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.4 seconds | 5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1795 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 120 L |
