2009 BMW M5 vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2009 BMW M5 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 4,999 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW M5 weights approximately 186 kg more 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 M5 (520 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C. (510 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2009 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW M5 | 2008 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | M5 | C |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4999 cc | 2987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 520 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 17.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 236 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.7 seconds | 7.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1836 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.8 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 62 L |
