2008 BMW 330 vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, both 2008 BMW 330 and 2008 Mercedes-Benz C were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 330 (268 HP @ 6650 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C. (190 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 330 weights approximately 60 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 BMW 330 (316 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C. (241 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 330 | 2008 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 330 | C |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 268 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 6650 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 316 Nm | 241 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 234 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.1 seconds | 9.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 1485 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 62 L |