1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 vs. 1965 BMW 700
To start off, 1965 BMW 700 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 would be higher. At 6,332 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 1965 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 1965 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1815 kg more than 1965 BMW 700. 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, 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 448 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 BMW 700. (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 | 1965 BMW 700 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | BMW |
| Model | 600 | 700 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6332 cc | 696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2475 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2130 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 111 L | 54 L |
