2005 BMW 525 vs. 2004 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2005 BMW 525 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mercedes-Benz C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mercedes-Benz C would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2004 Mercedes-Benz C. (114 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 525 weights approximately 153 kg more than 2004 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, both vehicles can yield 250 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 525 | 2004 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 525 | C |
Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2148 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 88.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Top Speed | 237 km/hour | 198 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.3 seconds | 12.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1665 kg | 1512 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 69 L |