2009 BMW 135 vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2013 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 135 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 @ 5800 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2013 Mercedes-Benz C. (198 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 135 should accelerate faster than 2013 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 135 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 (400 Nm) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mercedes-Benz C. (310 Nm). This means 2009 BMW 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mercedes-Benz C. 2009 BMW 135 has automatic transmission and 2013 Mercedes-Benz C has manual transmission. 2013 Mercedes-Benz C will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 135 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 BMW 135 | 2013 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 135 | C |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 198 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 310 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.3 : 1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.7 seconds | 7.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1415 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1997 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1406 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2760 mm |