1987 BMW 320 vs. 1975 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, 1987 BMW 320 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mercedes-Benz 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mercedes-Benz 600 would be higher. At 6,328 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Mercedes-Benz 600 (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1987 BMW 320. (189 HP @ 6900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 1987 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1552 kg more than 1987 BMW 320. 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, 1975 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 BMW 320. (210 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1975 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 BMW 320 | 1975 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 320 | 600 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 6328 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.4 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.7 mm | 95 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1218 kg | 2770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 6250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3910 mm |
