2001 BMW 320 vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 BMW 320 would be higher. At 2,171 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW 320 weights approximately 66 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 (340 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW 320. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
2001 BMW 320 | 2008 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 320 | C |
Year Released | 2001 | 2008 |
Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2171 cc | 2148 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 210 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 88.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 222 km/hour | 224 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 1590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 62 L |