2007 BMW 323 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 323. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 323 would be higher. At 2,497 cc, 2007 BMW 323 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 323 weights approximately 14 kg more than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C.
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 (260 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 323. (231 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 323.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 323 | 2008 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 323 | C |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1796 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 231 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.8 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 229 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.9 seconds | 8.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1476 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 62 L |