2009 BMW 135 vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2009 BMW 135 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Mercedes-Benz C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Mercedes-Benz C would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 135 (302 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C. (148 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 135 should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 15 kg more than 2009 BMW 135.
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, 2009 BMW 135 (401 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C. (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 135 | 2008 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 135 | C |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2146 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 401 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 224 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.3 seconds | 10.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 62 L |