Germany vs West Germany — 1928 vs 1963
| SSK Sport Kurz | 600 Grosser W100 Pullman | |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 300 hp | 300 hp |
| Torque | — | 369 lb-ft |
| Engine Size | 7,069 cc | 6,332 cc |
| 0-60 mph | — | 9.7 sec |
| Top Speed | 119 mph | 127 mph |
| ¼ Mile | — | 17.0 sec |
| Weight | 3,748 lbs | 6,130 lbs |
| Wheelbase | 2,950 mm | 3,900 mm |
| Length | 4,250 mm | 6,240 mm |
| Units Produced | 33 | 2,677 |
| Original MSRP | — | $22,000 |
| Value (Excellent) | $30,000,000 | $800,000 |
| Collectibility | 10/10 | 9/10 |
| Rarity | 10/10 | 8/10 |
It's a closely fought contest. The 1928 Mercedes-Benz SSK Sport Kurz brings lighter weight, greater rarity, stronger collectibility to the table, and the 1963 Mercedes-Benz 600 Grosser W100 Pullman answers with higher top speed, better value. Both are excellent machines that reward their owners in different ways — there's no wrong answer here.
Mercedes-Benz has long offered a diverse lineup, and comparing the 1928 Mercedes-Benz SSK Sport Kurz with the 1963 Mercedes-Benz 600 Grosser W100 Pullman highlights the breadth of the marque's engineering philosophy. On paper, the two are remarkably close in power output, with the 1928 Mercedes-Benz SSK Sport Kurz producing 300 hp and the 1963 Mercedes-Benz 600 Grosser W100 Pullman delivering 300 hp. Under the hood, the contrast is notable: the Mercedes-Benz SSK uses a Inline-6 OHC Supercharged displacing 7,069 cc, while the Mercedes-Benz 600 relies on a V8 SOHC with 6,332 cc. The 1963 Mercedes-Benz 600 Grosser W100 Pullman claims a higher top speed at 127 mph compared to 119 mph. The Mercedes-Benz SSK carries a weight advantage, tipping the scales 2382 lbs lighter. Rarity plays a significant role here — with only 33 units built, the 1928 Mercedes-Benz SSK Sport Kurz is considerably scarcer than the Mercedes-Benz 600's 2,677 examples. On the collector market, the 1928 Mercedes-Benz SSK Sport Kurz commands a significant premium over the 1963 Mercedes-Benz 600 Grosser W100 Pullman, reflecting differences in prestige and rarity.