2006 BMW M3 vs. 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111
To start off, 2006 BMW M3 is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 would be higher. At 3,246 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW M3 (355 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 261 more horse power than 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111. (94 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW M3 weights approximately 250 kg more than 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 BMW M3 (370 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111. (169 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW M3 | 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | M3 | W 111 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3246 cc | 2195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 93.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 83.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2760 mm |
