Enthusiasts love the M100 6.3L V8 and the way a sorted 600 drives, describing it as rock-solid and stable at very high speed. Real-world figures cited include roughly 8 mpg and a 500-mile day, and the engine's water pump is jokingly likened to a small nuclear power plant. …
The M100 6.3L V8 and driving character
Mercedes-Benz 600 Grand Mercedes (W100) · driving