1959 BMW 507 vs. 1974 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 1974 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 BMW 507. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 BMW 507 would be higher. At 3,169 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 BMW 507 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 BMW 507 (148 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1974 Mercedes-Benz E. (94 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 BMW 507 should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 80 kg more than 1959 BMW 507.
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, 1959 BMW 507 (220 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mercedes-Benz E. (159 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1959 BMW 507 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 BMW 507 | 1974 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 507 | E |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3169 cc | 1987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 159 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 83.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2760 mm |
