Mercedes W123 vs BMW E12 5 Series - 70s German Luxury!
In this exciting twin test, we take a deep dive into two iconic German classics: the BMW E12 and the Mercedes W123. Both of these legends helped define the luxury sedan market in the 1970s and 80s, but which one truly comes out on top? Thanks to Gentil’s Garage for loan of his lovely E12: https://youtube.com/@GentilsGarage?si=Vyk1HFfrmzIF4yvw Welcome to Classics World, your ultimate destination for all things classic cars! At Classics World, we’re a group of petrolheads who love cars of all makes, models and eras. With an emphasis on classics, we celebrate some of the greatest cars ever made from around the world. From loveable people’s cars like the Mini, Citroen 2CV and VW Beetle, to peerless prestige cars from the likes of Rolls Royce, Bentley, Jaguar, BMW, Porsche and Mercedes, we’ve got it covered. From pre-war rarities to modern classics, Classics World covers every age of automotive icon. With a shared passion for classic cars and an in-depth knowledge, our videos will feature road tests, comparison tests, buying guides, living with advice, interviews and event reports – any opportunity to share our mutual love of classics. So, whatever car takes your fancy, it’s sure to feature on Classics World. Subscribe now and be a part of our passionate automotive community, keeping the classic car spirit alive together: https://www.youtube.com/c/classicsworlduk?sub_confirmation=1 Was this video helpful? Please click Like and share it with your friends, and let us know your thoughts in the comments! Find Classics World on: Website: https://classicsworld.co.uk Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/classicsworlduk Instagram: @classicsworlduk YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/classicsworlduk #ClassicCars #VintageAutomobiles #ClassicCarEnthusiast #NostalgicMotoring #CarRestoration #AutomotiveHeritage #ExpertInsights #ClassicCarCommunity #CarCulture #ClassicCarEvents #CarShowcase #RetroCars #TimelessBeauty #CarHistory #AutoAppreciation All content on this channel is - unless otherwise stated - the opinion of the given party and any offence caused is severely apologised for. Any and all third-party content is credited and referenced to the best of our ability and all externally-created content is entirely the legal property of its original and rightful owner/s. All rights respected. Chapters: Intro: 00:00 BMW E12: 00:33 Mercedes W123: 09:19 Who wins?: 16:32 Outro: 19:19 Easter Egg: 20:22
About BMW E12
The BMW E12 is the first generation of 5 Series executive cars, which was produced from 1972 to 1981 and replaced the saloon models of the BMW New Class range. Initial models were powered by inline-four engines, using either a carburettor or fuel-injection. A year after launch, the first model powered by a straight-six engine was introduced. By the final years of E12 production, most models used a straight-six engine. There was no M5 model for the E12, however the E12 M535i is considered to be t...
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