2008 BMW 135 vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2008 BMW 135 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mercedes-Benz C would be higher. At 5,439 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz C (362 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2008 BMW 135. (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 135 kg more than 2008 BMW 135. 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, 2005 Mercedes-Benz C (510 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 135. (407 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 135.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 135 | 2005 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 135 | C |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 5439 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 362 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 510 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 244 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.3 seconds | 5.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 65 L |