1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 vs. 2009 BMW 630
To start off, 2009 BMW 630 is newer by 31 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, 2009 BMW 630 (268 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600. (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 630 should accelerate faster than 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 952 kg more than 2009 BMW 630.
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, 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 630. (320 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 630.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 | 2009 BMW 630 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | BMW |
| Model | 600 | 630 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6329 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2770 kg | 1818 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6250 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3910 mm | 2790 mm |
