2009 Mazda 5 vs. 1969 Mercedes-Benz W 111
To start off, 2009 Mazda 5 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mercedes-Benz W 111. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mercedes-Benz W 111 would be higher. At 2,778 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Mercedes-Benz W 111 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Mercedes-Benz W 111 (158 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2009 Mazda 5. (153 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mercedes-Benz W 111 should accelerate faster than 2009 Mazda 5.
Let's talk about torque, 1969 Mercedes-Benz W 111 (240 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mazda 5. (201 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1969 Mercedes-Benz W 111 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mazda 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mazda 5 | 1969 Mercedes-Benz W 111 | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 5 | W 111 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 2778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 201 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 65 L |
