2007 BMW 530 vs. 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V
To start off, 2007 BMW 530 is newer by 61 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 530 (255 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V. (44 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 530 weights approximately 371 kg more than 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V. 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 530 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V. (107 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V. 2007 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V has manual transmission. 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 BMW 530 | 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 530 | 170 V |
Year Released | 2007 | 1946 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1766 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 107 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 6.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1134 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2850 mm |