2008 BMW 118 vs. 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, 2008 BMW 118 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 would be higher. At 6,330 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 (248 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 2008 BMW 118. (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1540 kg more than 2008 BMW 118. 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, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 118 | 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 118 | 600 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 6330 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 248 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 2770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 6250 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 65 L |
