2009 BMW 120 vs. 1961 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 2009 BMW 120 is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Mercedes-Benz 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Mercedes-Benz 220 would be higher. At 2,195 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Mercedes-Benz 220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 120 (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1961 Mercedes-Benz 220. (120 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1961 Mercedes-Benz 220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Mercedes-Benz 220 weights approximately 25 kg more than 2009 BMW 120.
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, 2009 BMW 120 (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Mercedes-Benz 220. (189 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Mercedes-Benz 220.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 120 | 1961 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 120 | 220 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 189 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.0:1 | 8.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 228 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.6 seconds | 13.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 65 L |