2009 BMW 130 vs. 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 2009 BMW 130 is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 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 (262 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220. (112 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 130 should accelerate faster than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 130 weights approximately 225 kg more than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220. (167 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 130 | 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 130 | 220 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2193 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 262 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 72.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 7.6:1 |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 85 L |