2004 BMW 535 vs. 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 2004 BMW 535 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, 2004 BMW 535 (268 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500. (180 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 535 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 576 kg more than 2004 BMW 535.
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, 2004 BMW 535 (560 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500. (440 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 535 | 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 535 | 500 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1944 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3430 cc | 5401 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 560 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.5:1 | 5.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 2406 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3300 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 120 L |
