2008 BMW 530 vs. 1969 Mercedes-Benz C 111
To start off, 2008 BMW 530 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mercedes-Benz C 111. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mercedes-Benz C 111 would be higher. At 4,799 cc, 1969 Mercedes-Benz C 111 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 530 weights approximately 490 kg more than 1969 Mercedes-Benz C 111.
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, 2008 BMW 530 (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mercedes-Benz C 111. (293 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mercedes-Benz C 111.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 530 | 1969 Mercedes-Benz C 111 | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 530 | C 111 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2992 cc | 4799 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 280 HP |
Torque | 480 Nm | 293 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 244 km/hour | 261 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.5 seconds | 5 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 | 1590 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 120 L |