2009 BMW 550 vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2009 BMW 550 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Mercedes-Benz C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Mercedes-Benz C would be higher. At 4,799 cc, 2009 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 550 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C. (228 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2008 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 550 (491 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C. (300 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 550 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 550 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 550 | 2008 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 550 | C |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 2996 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 362 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 491 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 66 L |