2007 BMW 120 vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 120 would be higher. At 2,148 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 190 kg more than 2007 BMW 120.
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, 2008 Mercedes-Benz C (340 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 120. (331 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 120. 2007 BMW 120 has automatic transmission and 2008 Mercedes-Benz C has manual transmission. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 120 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 120 | 2008 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 120 | C |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2148 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 331 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 88.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 224 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.2 seconds | 10.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 62 L |