1975 Mercedes-Benz S vs. 2008 BMW 530
To start off, 2008 BMW 530 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mercedes-Benz S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mercedes-Benz S would be higher. At 6,834 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Mercedes-Benz S (283 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2008 BMW 530. (215 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 750 kg more than 2008 BMW 530. 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 S (549 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 530. (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1975 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Mercedes-Benz S | 2008 BMW 530 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | BMW |
| Model | S | 530 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6834 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 283 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 549 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2420 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2890 mm |
