2007 BMW 335 vs. 2004 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2007 BMW 335 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mercedes-Benz C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mercedes-Benz C would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 335 (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 2004 Mercedes-Benz C. (169 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 60 kg more than 2007 BMW 335.
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, both vehicles can yield 400 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 2004 Mercedes-Benz C has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 335 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 335 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Mercedes-Benz C will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 335 | 2004 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 335 | C |
Year Released | 2007 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 169 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 18.0:1 |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.5 seconds | 9.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 69 L |