2008 BMW 135 vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, both 2008 BMW 135 and 2008 Mercedes-Benz C were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 135 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 25 kg more than 2008 BMW 135.
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, 2008 BMW 135 (407 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C. (240 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 135 | 2008 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 135 | C |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2597 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 407 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 244 km/hour | 229 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.3 seconds | 9.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 62 L |