2008 BMW 118 vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2008 BMW 118 is newer by 1 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C (228 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2008 BMW 118. (141 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 255 kg more than 2008 BMW 118. 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 300 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. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW 118 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 118 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 118 | 2007 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 118 | C |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.0:1 | 11.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.9 seconds | 7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1640 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 62 L |