2007 BMW 523 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 523. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 523 would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 523 weights approximately 10 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 (250 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 523. (230 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 523.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 523 | 2008 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 523 | C |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 230 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 8.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.3 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 66 L |