2007 BMW 320 vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2013 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 320 would be higher. At 6,300 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mercedes-Benz C (445 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 297 more horse power than 2007 BMW 320. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 266 kg more than 2007 BMW 320. 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, 2013 Mercedes-Benz C (601 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 401 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 320. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2013 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 | 2013 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 320 | C |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 6300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 445 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 601 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 213 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.2 seconds | 5.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1464 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4707 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 2008 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2760 mm |
