2009 BMW Z4 vs. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 250
To start off, 2009 BMW Z4 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mercedes-Benz 250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mercedes-Benz 250 would be higher. At 2,525 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Mercedes-Benz 250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW Z4 (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 250. (138 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 250 weights approximately 65 kg more than 2009 BMW Z4.
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, both vehicles can yield 200 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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2009 BMW Z4 | 1979 Mercedes-Benz 250 | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Z4 | 250 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2525 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.2 seconds | 11.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 80 L |