2006 BMW 330 vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, both 2006 BMW 330 and 2006 Mercedes-Benz C were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercedes-Benz C (221 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2006 BMW 330. (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 95 kg more than 2006 BMW 330. 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, 2006 Mercedes-Benz C (511 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 330. (410 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 330 | 2006 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 330 | C |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2987 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 511 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 232 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.6 seconds | 7.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 80 L |