2001 BMW 735 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 735. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 BMW 735 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 BMW 735 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW 735 weights approximately 345 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, 2001 BMW 735 (360 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C. (340 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2001 BMW 735 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C. 2001 BMW 735 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. 2001 BMW 735 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 BMW 735 | 2008 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 735 | C |
Year Released | 2001 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2148 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 268 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 360 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.2 mm | 88.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 224 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.5 seconds | 10.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 1590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 62 L |