2000 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 2013 BMW 5 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 5 Series is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mercedes-Benz C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mercedes-Benz C would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW 5 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 5 Series (296 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2000 Mercedes-Benz C. (186 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 5 Series should accelerate faster than 2000 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 5 Series weights approximately 460 kg more than 2000 Mercedes-Benz C. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 BMW 5 Series (407 Nm) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercedes-Benz C. (271 Nm). This means 2013 BMW 5 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mercedes-Benz C | 2013 BMW 5 Series | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | BMW |
| Model | C | 5 Series |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2295 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 186 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.9 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.6 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.2 :1 |
| Top Speed | 214 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4905 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2094 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |
