2003 BMW 645 vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2005 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 BMW 645. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 BMW 645 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 BMW 645 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW 645 (310 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. (222 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 645 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 645 weights approximately 18 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Mercedes-Benz C (510 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 BMW 645. (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 BMW 645. 2003 BMW 645 has automatic transmission and 2005 Mercedes-Benz C has manual transmission. 2005 Mercedes-Benz C will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 BMW 645 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 BMW 645 | 2005 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 645 | C |
Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 222 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 510 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.9 seconds | 7.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1698 kg | 1680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 62 L |