2007 BMW 530 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 530. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 530 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 530 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C. (181 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 530 weights approximately 6 kg more than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (300 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C. (250 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C. 2007 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 2008 Mercedes-Benz C has manual transmission. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 530 | 2008 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 530 | C |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.5 seconds | 8.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1494 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 66 L |