2004 BMW M5 vs. 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 2004 BMW M5 is newer by 62 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 5,401 cc (8 cylinders), 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW M5 (500 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 323 more horse power than 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500. (177 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 642 kg more than 2004 BMW M5.
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 M5 (520 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500. (432 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2004 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW M5 | 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | M5 | 500 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1942 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4999 cc | 5401 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 520 Nm | 432 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.2 mm | 111 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1758 kg | 2400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3300 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 120 L |
