2009 BMW 550 vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, both 2009 BMW 550 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 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 550 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C. (168 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 550 weights approximately 140 kg more than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (489 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C. (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 550 | 2009 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 550 | C |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 2148 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 360 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 489 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 88.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 229 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.5 seconds | 8.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.1 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 66 L |