2007 BMW M5 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 M5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW M5 would be higher. At 4,998 cc (10 cylinders), 2007 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW M5 weights approximately 195 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 M5 (520 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C. (451 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW M5 | 2008 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | M5 | C |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4998 cc | 3199 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 520 Nm | 451 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.2 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.7 seconds | 5.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1635 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.8 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 62 L |