2009 BMW 120 vs. 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 2009 BMW 120 is newer by 66 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 5,401 cc (8 cylinders), 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 (177 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2009 BMW 120. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 1015 kg more than 2009 BMW 120. 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, 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 (440 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 120. (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 120 | 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 120 | 500 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1943 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5401 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.0:1 | 5.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 2400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3300 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 120 L |