2007 BMW 760 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 760. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 760 would be higher. At 5,971 cc (12 cylinders), 2007 BMW 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 760 weights approximately 575 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, 2007 BMW 760 (600 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C. (511 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C.

Compare all specifications:

2007 BMW 760 2008 Mercedes-Benz C
Make BMW Mercedes-Benz
Model 760 C
Year Released 2007 2008
Body Type Sedan Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5971 cc 2987 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 439 HP 0 HP
Torque 600 Nm 511 Nm
Torque RPM 3950 RPM 1400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 89 mm 83 mm
Engine Stroke Size 80 mm 92 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Diesel
Top Speed 250 km/hour 241 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 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2225 kg 1650 kg
Vehicle Length 5180 mm 4630 mm
Vehicle Height 1500 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 3140 mm 2720 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 13.6 L/100km 7.6 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 88 L 62 L


 

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