2009 BMW 125 vs. 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200
To start off, 2009 BMW 125 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 125 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 125 (215 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200. (54 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 125 should accelerate faster than 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200 weights approximately 58 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 (270 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200. (113 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 125 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 125 | 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200 | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 125 | 200 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 54 HP |
Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 113 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 21.5:1 |
Top Speed | 231 km/hour | 125 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.4 seconds | 33.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1378 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 65 L |