Comparison Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) C 240 V6 (170 Hp) & BMW 8 Series (E31) 850i (300 Hp)
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | BMW |
| Model: | C-class | 8 Series |
| Generation: | C-class (W202) | 8 Series (E31) |
| Engine / modification: | C 240 V6 (170 Hp) | 850i (300 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1997 year | 1989 year |
| Production end: | 2000 year | 1992 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Coupe |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 2 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 4 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 14.3 l/100 km | 19.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 7.5 l/100 km | 8.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 10.4 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.31 | 0.29 |
| Fuel tank volume: | 62 l | 90 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 3 | |
| Power: | 170 hp | 300 hp |
| Max power in: | 5900 rpm. | 5200 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 218 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 9.3 sec | 6.8 sec |
| Torque: | 225 Nm @ 3000-5000 rpm. | 450 Nm @ 4100 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M 112.910 | M70B50 |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2398 cm3 | 4988 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 8 l | 7.5 l |
| Coolant: | 9.5 l | 13 l |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | V engine |
| Valvetrain: | SOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 12 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 3 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 10 | 8.8 |
| Piston Stroke: | 73.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 83.2 mm | 84 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | 6 |
| Length: | 4516 mm | 4780 mm |
| Width: | 1723 mm | 1855 mm |
| Height: | 1395-1427 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2690 mm | 2684 mm |
| Front track: | 1499-1505 mm | 1554 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1464-1469 mm | 1562 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 140 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 430 l | 360 l |
| Front suspension: | Double wishbone | |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | |
| Max weight: | 1900 kg | 2190 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1345 kg | 1790 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Cone worm with recirculation balls | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 100 kg | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.74 m | 11.5 m |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1500 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 710 kg | |
| Tire size: | 195/65 R15; 205/60 R15 | 235/50 ZR 16 |
| Wheel rims size: | 6.5J x 15; 7J x 15 | R16 |