1988 BMW 520 vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 BMW 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 BMW 520 would be higher. At 1,989 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 520 weights approximately 85 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, 2008 Mercedes-Benz C (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW 520. (174 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW 520. 1988 BMW 520 has automatic transmission and 2008 Mercedes-Benz C has manual transmission. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 BMW 520 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 BMW 520 | 2008 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 520 | C |
Year Released | 1988 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1989 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 174 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 82.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.5 seconds | 9.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1485 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 62 L |