2006 BMW 118 vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2006 BMW 118 is newer by 1 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 BMW 118 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz C (167 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2006 BMW 118. (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 118 weights approximately 250 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Mercedes-Benz C (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 118 | 2005 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 118 | C |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 208 km/hour | 228 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.7 seconds | 9.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 62 L |