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| Specification | BMW1988 BMW M5 (E34) | Mercedes-Benz2026 Mercedes-Benz C 300 Sedan |
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| Performance | ||
| Top speedHigher is better | 155 mphBestIndependent test · Wikipedia | 130 mphManufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA |
| Power-to-weight ratioHigher is betterCalculated from peak power and curb weight — figures quoted against a different weight basis (e.g. dry or DIN) will differ. | 178.3 hp/tBestCalculated | 147.0 hp/tCalculated |
| Acceleration | ||
| 0–60 mphLower is betterRollout (1ft) handling differs between testers and manufacturers. | 5.60 sBestIndependent test · Car and Driver | 6.00 sManufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA |
| 0–100 km/hLower is better | 6.30 sTieIndependent test · Wikipedia | 6.20 sTieManufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA |
| 0–100 mph | 14.50 sIndependent test · Car and Driver | — |
| Engine & Powertrain | ||
| Peak powerHigher is better | 311 hpBestIndependent test · Wikipedia | 255 hpManufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA |
| Peak torqueHigher is better | 266 lb-ftIndependent test · Wikipedia | 295 lb-ftBestManufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA |
| Engine displacement | 3535.0 ccIndependent test · Wikipedia | 2000.0 ccManufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA |
| Cylinder count | 6Independent test · Wikipedia | 4Manufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA |
| Engine layout | Inline-6Independent test · Wikipedia | Inline-4Manufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA |
| Engine placement | FrontIndependent test · Wikipedia | |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 186 inIndependent test · Wikipedia | 187 inManufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA |
| Width | 69 inIndependent test · Wikipedia | 74 inManufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA |
| Height | 55 inIndependent test · Wikipedia | 57 inManufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA |
| Wheelbase | 109 inIndependent test · Wikipedia | 113 inManufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA |
| Weight | ||
| Curb weightLower is better | 3847 lbIndependent test · Wikipedia | 3825 lbBestManufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| Fuel economy (city)Lower L/100km is better; higher mpg is better — direction is on the canonical L/100km. | — | 25.0 mpgManufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA |
| Fuel economy (highway)Lower L/100km is better; higher mpg is better — direction is on the canonical L/100km. | — | 35.0 mpgManufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA |
| Fuel tank capacity | — | 17.4 galManufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA |
| Estimated range (highway)Estimated from tank capacity and quoted highway economy — not an instrumented range. | — | 609 miCalculated |
| Estimated range (city)Estimated from tank capacity and quoted city economy — not an instrumented range. | — | 435 miCalculated |
| Practicality | ||
| Cargo volume | — | 12 ft³Manufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA |
| Seats | 5Independent test · Wikipedia | 5Manufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA |
| Pricing | ||
| Base price (as tested market)Demo prices only; not live FX. | — | $49,650Manufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA |
| Aerodynamics | ||
| Drag coefficient (Cd) | — | 0.24 :1Manufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA |
| Tires & Wheels | ||
| Front tire size | — | 225/45R18Manufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA |
| Rear tire size | — | 245/40R18Manufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA |
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| Induction type | Naturally aspiratedIndependent test · Wikipedia | TurbochargedManufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA |
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| Transmission type | ManualIndependent test · Wikipedia | Torque-converter automaticManufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA |
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| Number of gears | 5Independent test · Wikipedia | 9Manufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA |
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