1995 McLaren F1 LM vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 McLaren F1 LM. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 McLaren F1 LM would be higher. At 6,063 cc (12 cylinders), 1995 McLaren F1 LM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 McLaren F1 LM (660 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 540 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. (120 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 McLaren F1 LM should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 493 kg more than 1995 McLaren F1 LM.
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, 1995 McLaren F1 LM (705 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 435 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. (270 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1995 McLaren F1 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
1995 McLaren F1 LM | 2007 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | McLaren | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | F1 LM | C |
Year Released | 1995 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 6063 cc | 2148 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 660 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 705 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 357 km/hour | 202 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 1555 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2720 mm |