2006 BMW M6 vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, both 2006 BMW M6 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 5,000 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW M6 (507 HP) has 359 more horse power than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C. (148 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW M6 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 M6 (705 Nm) has 365 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C. (340 Nm). This means 2006 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW M6 | 2006 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | M6 | C |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 2147 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 507 HP | 148 HP |
| Torque | 705 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.6 seconds | 10.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.8 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 62 L |
