2007 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 2009 BMW 520
To start off, 2009 BMW 520 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mercedes-Benz C would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C (268 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2009 BMW 520. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 119 kg more than 2009 BMW 520. 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, both vehicles can yield 350 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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2007 Mercedes-Benz C | 2009 BMW 520 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | BMW |
Model | C | 520 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3498 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 268 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 16.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 218 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.4 seconds | 8.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1704 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.5 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 70 L |