1958 BMW 600 vs. 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 1958 BMW 600 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220 would be higher. At 2,195 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220 (83 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1958 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220 should accelerate faster than 1958 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220 weights approximately 833 kg more than 1958 BMW 600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220 (157 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 BMW 600 | 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 600 | 220 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 583 cc | 2195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 38 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1383 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2910 mm |
