2009 BMW 328 vs. 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 2009 BMW 328 is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 would be higher. Both 2009 BMW 328 and 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 are equipped with a 2,996 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 328 (231 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300. (215 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 1955 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, 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 (275 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 328. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 328.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 328 | 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 328 | 300 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1955 |
| 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 | 231 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 275 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 100 L |
