2009 BMW 530 vs. 1957 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 2009 BMW 530 is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Mercedes-Benz 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Mercedes-Benz 220 would be higher. At 2,992 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 530 (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1957 Mercedes-Benz 220. (104 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1957 Mercedes-Benz 220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Mercedes-Benz 220 weights approximately 65 kg more than 2009 BMW 530.
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 530 (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 302 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Mercedes-Benz 220. (178 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Mercedes-Benz 220.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 530 | 1957 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 530 | 220 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2992 cc | 2195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 72.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |
