1973 BMW 525 vs. 1967 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, 1973 BMW 525 is newer by 6 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, 1967 Mercedes-Benz 600 (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1973 BMW 525. (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1390 kg more than 1973 BMW 525. 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, 1967 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 292 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW 525. (208 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1967 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 BMW 525 | 1967 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 525 | 600 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 6331 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.6 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 2770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 6250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 3910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 65 L |
