2007 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 2011 BMW 335
To start off, 2011 BMW 335 is newer by 4 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 335 (311 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. (148 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 2007 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, 2011 BMW 335 (600 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. (340 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz C | 2011 BMW 335 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | BMW |
| Model | C | 335 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2148 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 57 L |
