2005 BMW 330 vs. 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 2005 BMW 330 is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300 (238 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2005 BMW 330. (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 330 weights approximately 277 kg more than 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300.
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, 2005 BMW 330 (401 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300. (272 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 330 | 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 330 | 300 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2793 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 401 Nm | 272 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 217 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.4 seconds | 10 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1338 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 100 L |