2005 BMW 330 vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2013 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 8 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 6,300 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mercedes-Benz C (445 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 2005 BMW 330. (229 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 225 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, 2013 Mercedes-Benz C (601 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 301 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 330. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 330 | 2013 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 330 | C |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 6300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 229 HP | 445 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 601 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.5 seconds | 5.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4707 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2008 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.8 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.9 L/100km | 16 L/100km |
