2004 BMW 745 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 745. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 745 would be higher. At 4,392 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 745 (310 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. (168 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 745 weights approximately 460 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, 2004 BMW 745 (451 Nm) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. (250 Nm). This means 2004 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 745 | 2005 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 745 | C |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4392 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 85 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1985 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 11.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 62 L |
