2001 BMW 520 vs. 1971 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, 2001 BMW 520 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mercedes-Benz 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mercedes-Benz 600 would be higher. At 6,328 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Mercedes-Benz 600 (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2001 BMW 520. (167 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1100 kg more than 2001 BMW 520. 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, 1971 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW 520. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW 520 | 1971 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 520 | 600 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2171 cc | 6328 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 95 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 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 |
