1967 Mercedes-Benz 600 vs. 2011 BMW 530
To start off, 2011 BMW 530 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Mercedes-Benz 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Mercedes-Benz 600 would be higher. At 6,331 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 530 (271 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1967 Mercedes-Benz 600. (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercedes-Benz 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1060 kg more than 2011 BMW 530.
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, 1967 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 530. (310 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1967 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Mercedes-Benz 600 | 2011 BMW 530 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | BMW |
| Model | 600 | 530 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6331 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2770 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6250 mm | 4899 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3910 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 70 L |
