2009 BMW 125 vs. 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S
To start off, 2009 BMW 125 is newer by 58 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S would be higher. Both 2009 BMW 125 and 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S are equipped with a 2,996 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 125 (215 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S. (148 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 125 should accelerate faster than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S weights approximately 155 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, 2009 BMW 125 (271 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S. (230 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 125 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 125 | 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 125 | 300S |
Year Released | 2009 | 1951 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Top Speed | 238 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.8 seconds | 15 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 85 L |