Which car is faster, the Mercedes 280 SEL 1980 or the BMW 320td Compact 2001?

Answer : The BMW 320td Compact 2001 is faster than the Mercedes 280 SEL 1980
The top speed of the Mercedes 280 SEL 1980 is 210 kph, (130 mph) and for the BMW 320td Compact 2001 it is 211 kph, (131 mph)
NameName:Mercedes 280 SEL 1980Name:BMW 320td Compact 2001
Top SpeedTop Speed:210 kph, (130 mph)Top Speed:211 kph, (131 mph)
Most Recent New PriceMost Recent New Price:$64,946 USDMost Recent New Price:$50,777 USD
Price NotesPrice Notes:Price current as at Dec 2013Price Notes:Price current as at Dec 2013
Body TypeBody Type:sedanBody Type:hatchback
Release YearRelease Year:1980Release Year:2001
Total Max PowerTotal Max Power:136 kW, (182.38 hp)Total Max Power:110 kW, (147.51 hp)
0-100kph Acceleration0-100kph Acceleration:n/a0-100kph Acceleration:9.1 seconds
Average ConsumptionAverage Consumption:11.9 l/100km, (23.74 mpg)Average Consumption:6.9 l/100km, (40.94 mpg)
TransmissionTransmission:4 speed, automaticTransmission:5 speed, sequential automatic
WeightWeight:1590 kg, (3505 lbs)Weight:1395 kg, (3075 lbs)
DescriptionDescription:The Mercedes 280 SEL 1980 is a rear-wheel drive, 4 door, 5 seat sedan. It has a 6 cylinder, multipoint injection petrol engine. The car is 1820 mm, (71.65 in) wide and 5135 mm, (202.17 in) long. It comes with Central door locking and Fog lamps as standard.Description:The BMW 320td Compact 2001 is a 3 door, 4 seat, rear-wheel drive hatchback. The car is 1751 mm, (68.94 in) wide and 4262 mm, (167.8 in) long. It has a common rail, 4 cylinder diesel engine. It has Tinted windows, Traction control, ABS, Passenger airbag, Driver airbag, Cruise control, Electronic Stability Program (ESP) and Central door locking as standard and Alloy wheels, Burglar alarm, Air conditioning and Fog lamps as optional extras.
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Name:Mercedes 280 SEL 1980
Top Speed:210 kph, (130 mph)
Most Recent New Price:$64,946 USD
Price Notes:Price current as at Dec 2013
Body Type:sedan
Release Year:1980
Total Max Power:136 kW, (182.38 hp)
0-100kph Acceleration:n/a
Average Consumption:11.9 l/100km, (23.74 mpg)
Transmission:4 speed, automatic
Weight:1590 kg, (3505 lbs)
Description:The Mercedes 280 SEL 1980 is a rear-wheel drive, 4 door, 5 seat sedan. It has a 6 cylinder, multipoint injection petrol engine. The car is 1820 mm, (71.65 in) wide and 5135 mm, (202.17 in) long. It comes with Central door locking and Fog lamps as standard.
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Name:BMW 320td Compact 2001
Top Speed:211 kph, (131 mph)
Most Recent New Price:$50,777 USD
Price Notes:Price current as at Dec 2013
Body Type:hatchback
Release Year:2001
Total Max Power:110 kW, (147.51 hp)
0-100kph Acceleration:9.1 seconds
Average Consumption:6.9 l/100km, (40.94 mpg)
Transmission:5 speed, sequential automatic
Weight:1395 kg, (3075 lbs)
Description:The BMW 320td Compact 2001 is a 3 door, 4 seat, rear-wheel drive hatchback. The car is 1751 mm, (68.94 in) wide and 4262 mm, (167.8 in) long. It has a common rail, 4 cylinder diesel engine. It has Tinted windows, Traction control, ABS, Passenger airbag, Driver airbag, Cruise control, Electronic Stability Program (ESP) and Central door locking as standard and Alloy wheels, Burglar alarm, Air conditioning and Fog lamps as optional extras.
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