2007 BMW 118 vs. 1972 Mercedes-Benz 230.4
To start off, 2007 BMW 118 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mercedes-Benz 230.4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mercedes-Benz 230.4 would be higher. At 2,307 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Mercedes-Benz 230.4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 118 (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1972 Mercedes-Benz 230.4. (108 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 118 should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercedes-Benz 230.4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercedes-Benz 230.4 weights approximately 90 kg more than 2007 BMW 118.
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, 1972 Mercedes-Benz 230.4 (187 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1972 Mercedes-Benz 230.4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 118. 2007 BMW 118 has automatic transmission and 1972 Mercedes-Benz 230.4 has manual transmission. 1972 Mercedes-Benz 230.4 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 | 1972 Mercedes-Benz 230.4 | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 118 | 230.4 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2307 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 187 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 93.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 83.6 mm |
Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.1 seconds | 13.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 65 L |