1977 BMW 528 vs. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 BMW 528. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 BMW 528 would be higher. At 4,973 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500 (245 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1977 BMW 528. (178 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1977 BMW 528. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 192 kg more than 1977 BMW 528. 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, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500 (399 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 BMW 528. (234 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 BMW 528.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 BMW 528 | 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 528 | 500 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2788 cc | 4973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 234 Nm | 399 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1416 kg | 1608 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2460 mm |
