2009 BMW 130 vs. 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 2009 BMW 130 is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 130 (261 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220. (83 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 130 should accelerate faster than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220 weights approximately 63 kg more than 2009 BMW 130.
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 130 (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220. (157 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220. 2009 BMW 130 has automatic transmission and 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220 has manual transmission. 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 130 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 130 | 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 130 | 220 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 261 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 7.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1383 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 65 L |