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 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 525 (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C. (141 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 2006 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, 2006 BMW 525 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C. (220 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C.
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 | 2497 cc | 1795 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 223 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.1 seconds | 9.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 65 L |