2009 BMW 125 vs. 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 2009 BMW 125 is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300 would be higher. Both 2009 BMW 125 and 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300 are equipped with a 2,996 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300 (238 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2009 BMW 125. (215 HP @ 6700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 125 weights approximately 187 kg more than 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300.
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, 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300 (272 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 125. (271 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 125.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 125 | 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 125 | 300 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1958 |
| 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 | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 272 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 238 km/hour | 217 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.8 seconds | 10 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1338 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 100 L |
