2009 BMW 330 vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, both 2009 BMW 330 and 2009 Mercedes-Benz C were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,993 cc, 2009 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 330 (242 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C. (155 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 BMW 330 (521 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C. (230 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 330 | 2009 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 330 | C |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1796 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 521 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 223 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.1 seconds | 9.5 seconds |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.3 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 62 L |
