2011 BMW 750 vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz C

To start off, 2011 BMW 750 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Mercedes-Benz C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Mercedes-Benz C would be higher. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 750 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 2010 Mercedes-Benz C. (228 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 2010 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 750 weights approximately 375 kg more than 2010 Mercedes-Benz C. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2010 Mercedes-Benz C is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 BMW 750. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz C will offer significantly more control. 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 BMW 750 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mercedes-Benz C. (299 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mercedes-Benz C.

Compare all specifications:

2011 BMW 750 2010 Mercedes-Benz C
Make BMW Mercedes-Benz
Model 750 C
Year Released 2011 2010
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4400 cc 3000 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 400 HP 228 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 609 Nm 299 Nm
Torque RPM 1750 RPM 2700 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Rear AWD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2070 kg 1695 kg
Vehicle Length 5075 mm 4630 mm
Vehicle Width 1902 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1481 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 3071 mm 2761 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 10.7 L/100km 9.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 15.7 L/100km 13.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 82 L 66 L


 

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