1992 BMW 540 vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 BMW 540. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 BMW 540 would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 BMW 540 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 540 weights approximately 246 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, 1992 BMW 540 (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C. (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 540 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 540 | 2008 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 540 | C |
Year Released | 1992 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3982 cc | 1796 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 400 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 234 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.5 seconds | 9.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1721 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 62 L |