2004 BMW 118 vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2005 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW 118. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 118 would be higher. At 2,148 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz C (134 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2004 BMW 118. (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 185 kg more than 2004 BMW 118. 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 (340 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 118 | 2005 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 118 | C |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2148 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.4 seconds | 10.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 1520 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 62 L |
