2008 BMW 550 vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 550. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 550 would be higher. At 4,799 cc, 2008 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 550 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 2012 Mercedes-Benz C. (203 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2012 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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz C (500 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 550. (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 550.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 550 | 2012 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 550 | C |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 2143 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 203 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 16.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.9 seconds | 7.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4606 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1459 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 66 L |
