2006 BMW 645 vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz C

To start off, both 2006 BMW 645 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 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 BMW 645 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 645 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C. (228 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 645 should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 645 weights approximately 25 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 BMW 645 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 645 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C.

Compare all specifications:

2006 BMW 645 2006 Mercedes-Benz C
Make BMW Mercedes-Benz
Model 645 C
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type Coupe Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4398 cc 2996 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 328 HP 228 HP
Engine RPM 6100 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 450 Nm 300 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 2500 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 11.1:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Top Speed 250 km/hour 250 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 5.6 seconds 7 seconds
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1810 kg 1785 kg
Vehicle Length 4830 mm 4570 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1750 mm
Vehicle Height 1380 mm 1500 mm
Wheelbase Size 2790 mm 2720 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 13.3 L/100km 9.6 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 62 L


 

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