2008 BMW 735 vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2008 BMW 735 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 5,439 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 180 kg more than 2008 BMW 735.
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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C (511 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 735. (360 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 735.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 735 | 2007 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 735 | C |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 5439 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 362 HP |
Torque | 360 Nm | 511 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.2 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.8 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 | 1935 kg | 2115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 62 L |