2007 BMW 550 vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, both 2007 BMW 550 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 4,797 cc, 2007 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 550 (657 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 436 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. (221 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 550 weights approximately 10 kg more than 2007 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 Mercedes-Benz C (510 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 550. (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 550.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 550 | 2007 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 550 | C |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4797 cc | 2987 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 657 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 510 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 17.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 236 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.6 seconds | 7.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 62 L |