2004 BMW 520 vs. 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 2004 BMW 520 is newer by 60 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 5,401 cc (8 cylinders), 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 (180 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2004 BMW 520. (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 736 kg more than 2004 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, 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 (440 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 520. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 520 | 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 520 | 500 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1944 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2171 cc | 5401 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 111 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 5.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 2406 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3300 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 120 L |
