M249 vs SG 553
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Damage
The M249 deals less damage (24) than the SG 553 (29).
The M249 fires faster (750 RPM) than the SG 553 (545 RPM).
The M249 deals more damage per second (300) than the SG 553 (263).
The M249 loses more damage due to distance (2.9 %) than the SG 553 (1.9 %).
The M249 has lower armour penetration (80 %) than the SG 553 (100 %).
Accuracy and mobility
The M249 is less accurate (9.7) than the SG 553 (6.4).
The M249 has more movement penalty (22 %) than the SG 553 (16 %).
Economy
The M249 is more expensive ($ 5200) than the SG 553 ($ 3000).
The M249 earns the same kill reward ($ 300) as the SG 553 ($ 300).
Other attributes
The M249 has a larger clip (100) than the SG 553 (30).
The M249 has more ammunition in reserve (200) than the SG 553 (90).
The M249 reloads slower (5.7 s) than the SG 553 (2.8 s).
The M249 deploys slower (1.1 s / 1 s - No Reserve) than the SG 553 (1 s).
Closing thoughts
The M249 behaves like a rifle, but gives up accuracy and movement speed in exchange for higher armour penetration and rate of fire, which results in extremely high damage per second. Coupled with a huge magazine capacity, the main drawback is its high $5200 price tag.
The SG 553 is the only weapon in the game that completely ignores armour as it has 100% penetration. It has fantastic damage and accuracy, while also coming equipped with a scope. Its lower rate of fire holds it back from being completely dominant, but it is still stronger than most players think.