2007 BMW 335 vs. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 2007 BMW 335 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 4,972 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 335 (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500. (242 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500.
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 500 (401 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 335. (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM). This means 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 335.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 335 | 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 335 | 500 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 4972 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 242 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 401 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 90 L |