2009 BMW 330 vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2009 BMW 330 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mercedes-Benz C would be higher. Both 2009 BMW 330 and 2007 Mercedes-Benz C are equipped with a 2,996 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 330 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. (228 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2007 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, 2009 BMW 330 (315 Nm) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. (301 Nm). This means 2009 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 330 | 2007 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 330 | C |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2996 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 301 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 248 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.3 seconds | 7.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 9.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 62 L |