2004 BMW 535 vs. 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 2004 BMW 535 is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 would be higher. At 3,430 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 BMW 535 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 535 (268 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. (78 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220.
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 535 (560 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 418 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. (142 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. 2004 BMW 535 has automatic transmission and 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 has manual transmission. 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 BMW 535 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 BMW 535 | 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 535 | 220 |
Year Released | 2004 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3430 cc | 2195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 268 HP | 78 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 560 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.5:1 | 6.5:1 |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.9 seconds | 21 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 48 L |