2005 BMW 330 vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 4 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. Both 2005 BMW 330 and 2009 Mercedes-Benz C are equipped with a 2,996 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz C (228 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2005 BMW 330. (227 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 50 kg more than 2005 BMW 330. 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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz C (301 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 330. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 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 2009 Mercedes-Benz C has manual transmission. 2009 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 | 2009 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 330 | C |
Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2996 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 301 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 82.1 mm |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.5 seconds | 7.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1555 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 66 L |