2008 BMW Z4 vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2008 BMW Z4 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mercedes-Benz C would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW Z4 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 280 kg more than 2008 BMW Z4.
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, both vehicles can yield 315 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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2008 BMW Z4 | 2005 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Z4 | C |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2148 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 141 HP |
Torque | 315 Nm | 315 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 214 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.9 seconds | 10.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.3 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 62 L |