Few things spark passions in car-lovers more than arguments over classic cars. One battle that has been waged for years is between classic BMWs and Benzes. Here are a couple quick comparisons between these two auto-makers, each with their own storied histories: Origins The “Benz” name traces back to 1886 when it was used with the Benz Patent Motorwagen. The Benz Motorwagen is generally regarded as the first automobile. BMW traces its origins back to 1917. Football Both Mercedes-Benz and BMW sponsor football clubs. In the top-flight German Bundesliga, Benz sponsors VfB Stuttgart and BMW sponsors Eintracht Frankfurt. Whether you drive a Benz or BMW, we suspect you love your car and want to make sure it continues running properly. So here’s a reminder that it might be time to get your auto a little love. If you’re in or around Vegas, hook your auto up with some TLC at Desert Oasis …