2003 BMW 645 vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 5 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 645 weights approximately 205 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, 2003 BMW 645 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C. (220 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 645 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
2003 BMW 645 | 2008 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 645 | C |
Year Released | 2003 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 450 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.2:1 |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 223 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.9 seconds | 9.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1485 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.7 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 62 L |