2007 BMW 130 vs. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 240
To start off, 2007 BMW 130 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mercedes-Benz 240. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mercedes-Benz 240 would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 130 (266 HP @ 6650 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 240. (63 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 130 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 240.
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, 2007 BMW 130 (427 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 240. (137 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 130 | 1973 Mercedes-Benz 240 | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 130 | 240 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2404 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 266 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6650 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 92 mm |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 138 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 65 L |
