2008 BMW 540 vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C

To start off, both 2008 BMW 540 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 4,398 cc, 2008 BMW 540 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 540 weights approximately 220 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 540 (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C. (241 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 540 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C.

Compare all specifications:

2008 BMW 540 2008 Mercedes-Benz C
Make BMW Mercedes-Benz
Model 540 C
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4398 cc 1796 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 190 HP
Torque 440 Nm 241 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 3000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 92 mm 82 mm
Engine Stroke Size 82.7 mm 85 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Top Speed 250 km/hour 234 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 6.5 seconds 9.1 seconds
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1705 kg 1485 kg
Vehicle Length 4870 mm 4630 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2840 mm 2720 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 12.3 L/100km 8.6 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 62 L


 

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