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. Both 2009 BMW 330 and 2009 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 2009 Mercedes-Benz C. (228 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 37 kg more than 2009 BMW 330.
Because 2009 BMW 330 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 BMW 330 will offer significantly more control. 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 (301 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C. (300 Nm @ 5000 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 | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2996 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 301 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 82.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 242 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.4 seconds | 7.5 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1655 kg | 1692 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 66 L |