2006 BMW 335 vs. 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111
To start off, 2006 BMW 335 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 would be higher. At 2,978 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 (345 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2006 BMW 335. (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 335. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 335 weights approximately 360 kg more than 1970 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, 2006 BMW 335 (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111. (392 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 335 | 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 335 | C 111 |
Year Released | 2006 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2978 cc | 2400 cc |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 345 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 392 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.3:1 |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 295 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.5 seconds | 4.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 120 L |