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 2,996 cc, 2009 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 330 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C. (181 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2009 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 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C. (240 Nm). 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 | 2996 cc | 1796 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 240 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 62 L |