1975 Mercedes-Benz 600 vs. 2010 BMW 120
To start off, 2010 BMW 120 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mercedes-Benz 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mercedes-Benz 600 would be higher. At 6,328 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Mercedes-Benz 600 (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2010 BMW 120. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1245 kg more than 2010 BMW 120. 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, 1975 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 120. (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1975 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Mercedes-Benz 600 | 2010 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | BMW |
| Model | 600 | 120 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6328 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2770 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6250 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3910 mm | 2670 mm |
