2008 BMW 740 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 740. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 740 would be higher. At 4,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 740 (303 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 2012 Mercedes-Benz C. (168 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 740 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 (400 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 740. (390 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 740.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 740 | 2012 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 740 | C |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4000 cc | 2143 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 303 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 16.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 218 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.8 seconds | 8.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4606 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1459 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 66 L |