2007 BMW 318 vs. 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 2007 BMW 318 is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220 would be higher. At 2,195 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 318 (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220. (83 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 318 weights approximately 197 kg more than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220. 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, 2007 BMW 318 (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220. (157 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 318 | 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 318 | 220 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 72.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 7.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 21.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1383 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 65 L |