2007 BMW M5 vs. 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, 2007 BMW M5 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 would be higher. At 6,330 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW M5 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 253 more horse power than 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600. (247 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 695 kg more than 2007 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, 2007 BMW M5 (520 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600. (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW M5 | 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | M5 | 600 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4999 cc | 6330 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 520 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.7 seconds | 9.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1755 kg | 2450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2990 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 112 L |
