1992 BMW 525 vs. 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, 1992 BMW 525 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 would be higher. At 6,330 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 (248 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1992 BMW 525. (141 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 1992 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1210 kg more than 1992 BMW 525. 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, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 525. (260 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 525 | 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 525 | 600 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 6330 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 248 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 2770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 6250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1520 mm |
