2007 BMW 320 vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2007 BMW 320 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mercedes-Benz C would be higher. At 2,148 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 320 (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. (134 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 15 kg more than 2007 BMW 320.
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, 2005 Mercedes-Benz C (340 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 320. (331 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 320 | 2005 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 320 | C |
Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
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 | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 331 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Top Speed | 216 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.9 seconds | 10.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1520 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 62 L |