2005 BMW 330 vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 330 would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 80 kg more than 2005 BMW 330.
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, 2008 Mercedes-Benz C (401 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 330. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 330. 2005 BMW 330 has automatic transmission and 2008 Mercedes-Benz C has manual transmission. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW 330 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 330 | 2008 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 330 | C |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2148 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 229 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 401 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 88.3 mm |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 229 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.5 seconds | 8.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 66 L |