2008 BMW M5 vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, both 2008 BMW M5 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 4,999 cc (10 cylinders), 2008 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW M5 weights approximately 245 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 M5 (520 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C. (240 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW M5 | 2008 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | M5 | C |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4999 cc | 2597 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 520 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.2 mm | 68.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 229 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.7 seconds | 9.5 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 | 1830 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.8 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 62 L |
