2005 BMW 530 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 530. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 530 would be higher. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 530 weights approximately 50 kg more than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C.
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 (370 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 530. (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 530.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 530 | 2008 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 530 | C |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2999 cc | 2685 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 88.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 18.0:1 |
Top Speed | 244 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.9 seconds | 8.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.3 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 62 L |