2007 BMW 523 vs. 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 2007 BMW 523 is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300 (238 HP) has 63 more horse power than 2007 BMW 523. (175 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 523. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 105 kg more than 2007 BMW 523. 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, 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300 (271 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 523. (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 523.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 523 | 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 523 | 300 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 238 HP |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 227 km/hour | 212 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.1 seconds | 10 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 | 1280 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 100 L |
