2008 BMW 330 vs. 1969 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, 2008 BMW 330 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mercedes-Benz 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mercedes-Benz 600 would be higher. At 6,330 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 330 (260 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1969 Mercedes-Benz 600. (247 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercedes-Benz 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1245 kg more than 2008 BMW 330.
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, 1969 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 330. (300 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1969 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 330 | 1969 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 330 | 600 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 6330 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 2770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 6250 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 65 L |
