1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 vs. 2007 BMW 530
To start off, 2007 BMW 530 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 would be higher. At 6,329 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2007 BMW 530. (215 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1100 kg more than 2007 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, both vehicles can yield 500 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 | 2007 BMW 530 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | BMW |
| Model | 600 | 530 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6329 cc | 2991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2770 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6250 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3910 mm | 2890 mm |
