2005 BMW 535 vs. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, 2005 BMW 535 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Mercedes-Benz 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Mercedes-Benz 600 would be higher. At 6,330 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 600 (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2005 BMW 535. (241 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 535. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1085 kg more than 2005 BMW 535. 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, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 535. (330 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1980 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 535.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 535 | 1980 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 535 | 600 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3428 cc | 6330 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 241 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 2770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 6250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3910 mm |
