2008 BMW 645 vs. 1972 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, 2008 BMW 645 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mercedes-Benz 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mercedes-Benz 600 would be higher. At 6,330 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 645 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1972 Mercedes-Benz 600. (247 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 645 should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercedes-Benz 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1080 kg more than 2008 BMW 645.
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, 1972 Mercedes-Benz 600 (501 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 645. (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1972 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 645.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 645 | 1972 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 645 | 600 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 6330 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 501 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 2770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 6250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 3910 mm |
