1984 BMW M6 vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 BMW M6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 BMW M6 would be higher. At 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 BMW M6 weights approximately 20 kg more than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C.
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, 1984 BMW M6 (335 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C. (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
1984 BMW M6 | 2008 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | M6 | C |
Year Released | 1984 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3453 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 335 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.4 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 254 km/hour | 234 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.7 seconds | 9.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1485 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 62 L |