1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 2011 BMW 325
To start off, 2011 BMW 325 is newer by 70 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 5,399 cc (8 cylinders), 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 325 (194 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500. (180 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500.
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, 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 (440 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 325. (400 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 2011 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | BMW |
| Model | 500 | 325 |
| Year Released | 1941 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5399 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 194 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 5.2:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 61 L |
