2002 BMW Z4 vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 BMW Z4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 BMW Z4 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 BMW Z4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C (228 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2002 BMW Z4. (227 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 2002 BMW Z4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 304 kg more than 2002 BMW Z4. 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, both vehicles can yield 300 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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2002 BMW Z4 | 2007 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Z4 | C |
Year Released | 2002 | 2007 |
Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 82.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 11.1:1 |
Top Speed | 244 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.2 seconds | 7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1386 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.5 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 62 L |