1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 2012 BMW X3
To start off, 2012 BMW X3 is newer by 71 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, 2012 BMW X3 (256 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500. (180 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW X3 should accelerate faster than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 525 kg more than 2012 BMW X3.
Because 2012 BMW X3 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW X3 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 BMW X3 (560 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500. (440 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 2012 BMW X3 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | BMW |
| Model | 500 | X3 |
| Year Released | 1941 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5399 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2400 kg | 1875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4648 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1881 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1675 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 67 L |
