2007 BMW 116 vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, both 2007 BMW 116 and 2007 Mercedes-Benz C were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C (201 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2007 BMW 116. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 116. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 313 kg more than 2007 BMW 116. 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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C (245 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 116. (150 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 116. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 116 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 116 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 116 | 2007 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 116 | C |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1594 cc | 2496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 68.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 11.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 234 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.6 seconds | 8.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 1518 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.5 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 62 L |