1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 2011 BMW 535
To start off, 2011 BMW 535 is newer by 68 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 5,401 cc (8 cylinders), 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 535 (311 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500. (177 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 1943 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, 2011 BMW 535 (600 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500. (440 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500.
Compare all specifications:
1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 2011 BMW 535 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | BMW |
Model | 500 | 535 |
Year Released | 1943 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5401 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 311 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 600 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111 mm | 84 mm |
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 | 4899 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1464 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 70 L |