1963 BMW 502 vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 BMW 502. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 BMW 502 would be higher. At 3,168 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 BMW 502 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E (221 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1963 BMW 502. (158 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1963 BMW 502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 BMW 502 weights approximately 250 kg more than 2007 Mercedes-Benz E.
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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E (510 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 BMW 502. (240 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 BMW 502.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 BMW 502 | 2007 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 502 | E |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3168 cc | 2987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 17.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 80 L |
