1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 vs. 2005 BMW 520
To start off, 2005 BMW 520 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 would be higher. At 6,330 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 (248 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2005 BMW 520. (168 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1210 kg more than 2005 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, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 520. (211 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 | 2005 BMW 520 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | BMW |
| Model | 600 | 520 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6330 cc | 2171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 248 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 211 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 72 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2770 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6250 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3910 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 70 L |
