2000 BMW 750 vs. 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 2000 BMW 750 is newer by 56 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 5,646 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 BMW 750 (387 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500. (180 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 791 kg more than 2000 BMW 750.
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, 2000 BMW 750 (759 Nm) has 319 more torque (in Nm) than 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500. (440 Nm). This means 2000 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW 750 | 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 750 | 500 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1944 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5646 cc | 5401 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 387 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 759 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 5.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 2406 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 3300 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 120 L |
