2007 BMW 550 vs. 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 2007 BMW 550 is newer by 66 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 5,399 cc (8 cylinders), 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 550 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500. (180 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 675 kg more than 2007 BMW 550.
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, 2007 BMW 550 (489 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500. (440 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 550 | 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 550 | 500 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1941 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 5399 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 489 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 2400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3300 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 120 L |
