2008 BMW 750 vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 750 would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 750 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 2011 Mercedes-Benz C. (156 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 2011 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 750 (488 Nm @ 3499 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mercedes-Benz C. (250 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 750 | 2011 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 750 | C |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 360 HP | 156 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3499 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 217 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.9 seconds | 9.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5050 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 |