2006 BMW 320 vs. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 2006 BMW 320 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300 would be higher. At 2,962 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300 (188 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2006 BMW 320. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 320 weights approximately 315 kg more than 1990 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, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300 (260 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 320. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 320. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300 has automatic transmission and 2006 BMW 320 has manual transmission. 2006 BMW 320 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 320 | 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 320 | 300 |
Year Released | 2006 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2962 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 188 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2940 mm |