2009 BMW 125 vs. 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 2009 BMW 125 is newer by 68 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 5,399 cc (8 cylinders), 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 125 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500. (180 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 125 should accelerate faster than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 1074 kg more than 2009 BMW 125.
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, 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 (440 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 125. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 125.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 125 | 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 125 | 500 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1941 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 5399 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 5.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 2400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3300 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 120 L |
