2005 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 2012 BMW 750
To start off, 2012 BMW 750 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mercedes-Benz C would be higher. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 750 (455 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 240 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. (215 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 750 weights approximately 669 kg more than 2005 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, 2012 BMW 750 (697 Nm) has 382 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. (315 Nm). This means 2012 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercedes-Benz C | 2012 BMW 750 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | BMW |
| Model | C | 750 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3196 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 455 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 697 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 2175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5075 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3071 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 82 L |
