2009 BMW M6 vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz C

To start off, both 2009 BMW M6 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 4,999 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW M6 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 318 more horse power than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C. (182 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M6 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 45 kg more than 2009 BMW M6.

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 M6 (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C. (240 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C. 2009 Mercedes-Benz C has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW M6 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW M6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Mercedes-Benz C will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2009 BMW M6 2009 Mercedes-Benz C
Make BMW Mercedes-Benz
Model M6 C
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4999 cc 1796 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 500 HP 182 HP
Engine RPM 7750 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 519 Nm 240 Nm
Torque RPM 6100 RPM 2800 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 12.0:1 8.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1280 kg 1325 kg
Vehicle Length 4880 mm 4590 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1450 mm
Vehicle Height 1380 mm 1780 mm
Wheelbase Size 2790 mm 2770 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 18.2 L/100km 9.9 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 62 L


 

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