2009 BMW 525 vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 525 would be higher. At 5,495 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2011 Mercedes-Benz C. (203 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 2011 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, 2011 Mercedes-Benz C (500 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 525. (250 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 525 | 2011 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 525 | C |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5495 cc | 2143 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 203 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 16.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.9 seconds | 7.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4606 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1459 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 66 L |