2008 BMW 320 vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2008 BMW 320 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 67 more horse power than 2008 BMW 320. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 320 weights approximately 190 kg more 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, 2008 BMW 320 (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. (300 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW 320 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 320 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 320 | 2007 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 320 | C |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
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 | 161 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.3 seconds | 7.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 62 L |