2007 BMW 118 vs. 1966 Mercedes-Benz 250
To start off, 2007 BMW 118 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Mercedes-Benz 250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Mercedes-Benz 250 would be higher. At 2,496 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Mercedes-Benz 250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Mercedes-Benz 250 (150 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2007 BMW 118. (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercedes-Benz 250 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercedes-Benz 250 weights approximately 130 kg more than 2007 BMW 118. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1966 Mercedes-Benz 250 (216 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1966 Mercedes-Benz 250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 118. 2007 BMW 118 has automatic transmission and 1966 Mercedes-Benz 250 has manual transmission. 1966 Mercedes-Benz 250 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 118 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 118 | 1966 Mercedes-Benz 250 | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 118 | 250 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 216 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 78.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 82 L |