2006 BMW 525 vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz C

To start off, both 2006 BMW 525 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 2,999 cc, 2006 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercedes-Benz C (221 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2006 BMW 525. (215 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 525.

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 (510 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 525. (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 525.

Compare all specifications:

2006 BMW 525 2006 Mercedes-Benz C
Make BMW Mercedes-Benz
Model 525 C
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2999 cc 2987 cc
Horse Power 215 HP 221 HP
Engine RPM 6250 RPM 3800 RPM
Torque 251 Nm 510 Nm
Torque RPM 2750 RPM 1600 RPM
Engine Bore Size 85.1 mm 83 mm
Engine Stroke Size 87.9 mm 92 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Length 4860 mm 4920 mm
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 1880 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1410 mm
Wheelbase Size 2890 mm 2860 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 10.7 L/100km 7.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 80 L


 

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