2008 BMW 320 vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, both 2008 BMW 320 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 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 320 weights approximately 80 kg more than 2008 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 (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C. (260 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C. 2008 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. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 320 | 2008 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 320 | C |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1796 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 340 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 82.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 8.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.6 seconds | 8.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 62 L |