2008 BMW 540 vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2008 BMW 540 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 5,441 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 540 weights approximately 100 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Mercedes-Benz C (510 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 540. (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 540.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 540 | 2005 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 540 | C |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 5441 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 362 HP |
Torque | 440 Nm | 510 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.2 seconds | 5.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1635 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 62 L |