2005 BMW 325 vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 325. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 325 would be higher. At 2,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 325 (189 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. (148 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 150 kg more than 2005 BMW 325.
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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C (340 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 325. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 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 | 2007 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 325 | C |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2491 cc | 2148 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 219 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.2 seconds | 10.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1635 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 62 L |