2009 BMW 550 vs. 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, 2009 BMW 550 is newer by 41 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, 2009 BMW 550 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600. (248 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1040 kg more than 2009 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, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 550. (489 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 550.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 550 | 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 550 | 600 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 6330 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 248 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 489 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 95 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 2770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 6250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 65 L |
