2009 BMW 528 vs. 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 2009 BMW 528 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 528 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 8 more horse power than 2009 BMW 528. (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 528.
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 528. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 528.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 528 | 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 528 | 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 | 230 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 272 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 100 L |