2005 BMW 330 vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, both 2005 BMW 330 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 330 (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. (160 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 330 weights approximately 90 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, 2005 BMW 330 (410 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. (251 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 330 | 2005 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 330 | C |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.2 seconds | 9.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 62 L |