1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 vs. 2007 BMW 535
To start off, 2007 BMW 535 is newer by 43 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, 2007 BMW 535 (268 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600. (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 740 kg more than 2007 BMW 535.
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 BMW 535 (560 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600. (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 | 2007 BMW 535 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | BMW |
| Model | 600 | 535 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6332 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 16.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.7 seconds | 6.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2475 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 111 L | 70 L |
