2009 BMW 125 vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 125. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 125 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 125 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 125 (215 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2012 Mercedes-Benz C. (203 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 125 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 (500 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 125. (270 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 125.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 125 | 2012 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 125 | C |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2143 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 203 HP |
Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 16.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 231 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.4 seconds | 7.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4606 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1459 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 66 L |