2007 BMW 523 vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2007 BMW 523 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mercedes-Benz C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mercedes-Benz C would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 523 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 523 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C. (141 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 523 should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 295 kg more than 2007 BMW 523.
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, 2007 BMW 523 (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C. (220 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 523 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C. 2006 Mercedes-Benz C has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 523 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 523 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Mercedes-Benz C will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 523 | 2006 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 523 | C |
Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1785 kg |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.5 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |