2004 BMW 118 vs. 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200
To start off, 2004 BMW 118 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200 would be higher. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 118 (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200. (54 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 118 should accelerate faster than 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 118 weights approximately 7 kg more than 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200. 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, 2004 BMW 118 (280 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200. (113 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200. 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200 has automatic transmission and 2004 BMW 118 has manual transmission. 2004 BMW 118 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 118 | 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200 | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 118 | 200 |
Year Released | 2004 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 54 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 113 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 83.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.2:1 | 21.5:1 |
Top Speed | 201 km/hour | 125 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1378 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 4.5 L/100km | 11.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 7.7 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 65 L |