1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 2006 BMW 523
To start off, 2006 BMW 523 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 4,972 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 (237 HP) has 62 more horse power than 2006 BMW 523. (175 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 523.
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, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 (402 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 523. (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 523.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 2006 BMW 523 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | BMW |
| Model | 500 | 523 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4972 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 237 HP | 175 HP |
| Torque | 402 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 227 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.8 seconds | 8.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |
