1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 vs. 2012 BMW 520
To start off, 2012 BMW 520 is newer by 48 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 65 more horse power than 2012 BMW 520. (182 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 805 kg more than 2012 BMW 520. 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 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 520. (270 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 | 2012 BMW 520 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | BMW |
| Model | 600 | 520 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6332 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 90.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 84 mm |
| Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 227 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.7 seconds | 7.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2475 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4899 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 111 L | 70 L |
