2007 BMW 325 vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, both 2007 BMW 325 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 2,987 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C (221 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2007 BMW 325. (215 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 180 kg more than 2007 BMW 325. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C (510 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 325. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 325. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 325 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 325 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 325 | 2007 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 325 | C |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.8 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 17.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 247 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.9 seconds | 7.5 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 62 L |
