2007 BMW 335 vs. 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 2007 BMW 335 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 would be higher. At 4,519 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 335 (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300. (195 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 215 kg more than 2007 BMW 335.
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 335 (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300. (358 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 335 | 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 335 | 300 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 4519 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 195 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 358 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.0:1 |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.7 seconds | 11 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1755 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 82 L |