1972 Mercedes-Benz 600 vs. 2012 BMW Z4
To start off, 2012 BMW Z4 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mercedes-Benz 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mercedes-Benz 600 would be higher. At 6,330 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Mercedes-Benz 600 (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2012 BMW Z4. (182 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW Z4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1290 kg more than 2012 BMW Z4. 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, 1972 Mercedes-Benz 600 (501 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW Z4. (270 Nm @ 1250 RPM). This means 1972 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW Z4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mercedes-Benz 600 | 2012 BMW Z4 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | BMW |
| Model | 600 | Z4 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6330 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 501 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 90.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2770 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6250 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1791 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3910 mm | 2497 mm |
