2007 BMW 530 vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C

To start off, both 2007 BMW 530 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C (228 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2007 BMW 530. (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 530 weights approximately 70 kg more than 2007 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, 2007 BMW 530 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. (301 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 530 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 530 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 530 2007 Mercedes-Benz C
Make BMW Mercedes-Benz
Model 530 C
Year Released 2007 2007
Body Type Station Wagon Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2991 cc 2996 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 215 HP 228 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 500 Nm 301 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 2400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 84 mm 88 mm
Engine Stroke Size 90 mm 82.1 mm
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Top Speed 242 km/hour 250 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 7.2 seconds 7 seconds
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1760 kg 1690 kg
Vehicle Length 4850 mm 4550 mm
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 1470 mm
Vehicle Height 1500 mm 1730 mm
Wheelbase Size 2890 mm 2720 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.2 L/100km 9.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 62 L


 

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