1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 2007 BMW 525
To start off, 2007 BMW 525 is newer by 27 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 @ 5000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2007 BMW 525. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 525 weights approximately 145 kg more than 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500.
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 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 525. (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 2007 BMW 525 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | BMW |
Model | 500 | 525 |
Year Released | 1980 | 2007 |
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 |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 402 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 75.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 17.0:1 |
Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.8 seconds | 8.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |