2009 BMW 730 vs. 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111
To start off, 2009 BMW 730 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 (345 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2009 BMW 730. (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 730 weights approximately 580 kg more than 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111.
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, 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 (392 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 730. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 730. 2009 BMW 730 has automatic transmission and 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 has manual transmission. 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 730 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 BMW 730 | 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 730 | C 111 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2400 cc |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 345 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 392 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 9.3:1 |
Top Speed | 244 km/hour | 295 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.9 seconds | 4.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 120 L |