2006 BMW 323 vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz C

To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 323. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 323 would be higher. At 2,497 cc, 2006 BMW 323 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercedes-Benz C (201 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2006 BMW 323. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 323.

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, 2011 Mercedes-Benz C (310 Nm) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 323. (230 Nm). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 323. 2011 Mercedes-Benz C has automatic transmission and 2006 BMW 323 has manual transmission. 2006 BMW 323 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Mercedes-Benz C will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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