2000 Alpina B 10 vs. 1969 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, 2000 Alpina B 10 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mercedes-Benz 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mercedes-Benz 600 would be higher. At 6,330 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Alpina B 10 (342 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1969 Mercedes-Benz 600. (247 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercedes-Benz 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1030 kg more than 2000 Alpina B 10.
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, 1969 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Alpina B 10. (490 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1969 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Alpina B 10.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Alpina B 10 | 1969 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
| Make | Alpina | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | B 10 | 600 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4619 cc | 6330 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 342 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 2770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 6250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3910 mm |
