2006 BMW 630 vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2006 BMW 630 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 630 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 630 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. (222 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 630 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 630 weights approximately 80 kg more than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. 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, 2005 Mercedes-Benz C (510 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 630. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 630.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 630 | 2005 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 630 | C |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 222 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 510 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.2 seconds | 7.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 62 L |