2007 BMW 118 vs. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 280
To start off, 2007 BMW 118 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Mercedes-Benz 280. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Mercedes-Benz 280 would be higher. At 2,746 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Mercedes-Benz 280 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 280 (182 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2007 BMW 118. (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 280 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 280 weights approximately 320 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, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 280 (233 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 118. (181 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1980 Mercedes-Benz 280 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 118. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 280 has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 118 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 118 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 280 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 118 | 1980 Mercedes-Benz 280 | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 118 | 280 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2746 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Top Speed | 208 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.9 seconds | 11 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 90 L |