2007 BMW 318 vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, both 2007 BMW 318 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 73 more horse power than 2007 BMW 318. (128 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 95 kg more than 2007 BMW 318. 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 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 318. (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 318. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 318 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 318 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 318 | 2007 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 318 | C |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 208 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10 seconds | 8.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 62 L |