2007 BMW 118 vs. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 260
To start off, 2007 BMW 118 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Mercedes-Benz 260. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Mercedes-Benz 260 would be higher. At 2,599 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Mercedes-Benz 260 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 260 (168 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2007 BMW 118. (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 260 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 260 weights approximately 294 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, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 260 (228 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1990 Mercedes-Benz 260 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 118 | 1990 Mercedes-Benz 260 | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 118 | 260 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 82.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 80.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 204 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1524 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2940 mm |
