2005 BMW 325 vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, both 2005 BMW 325 and 2005 Mercedes-Benz C were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,596 cc (5 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 325 (184 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. (175 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 134 kg more than 2005 BMW 325.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Mercedes-Benz C (400 Nm) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 325. (237 Nm). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 325 | 2005 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 325 | C |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2492 cc | 2596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 184 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 237 Nm | 400 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 88.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1594 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 62 L |