2000 GAZ 3111 vs. 2000 Mercedes-Benz C

To start off, both 2000 GAZ 3111 and 2000 Mercedes-Benz C were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,287 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 GAZ 3111 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 GAZ 3111 (148 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2000 Mercedes-Benz C. (141 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 GAZ 3111 should accelerate faster than 2000 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 70 kg more than 2000 GAZ 3111.

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, 2000 Mercedes-Benz C (315 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 GAZ 3111. (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 GAZ 3111. 2000 Mercedes-Benz C has automatic transmission and 2000 GAZ 3111 has manual transmission. 2000 GAZ 3111 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Mercedes-Benz C will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2000 GAZ 3111 2000 Mercedes-Benz C
Make GAZ Mercedes-Benz
Model 3111 C
Year Released 2000 2000
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2287 cc 2146 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 148 HP 141 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 4200 RPM
Torque 216 Nm 315 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 1800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 92 mm 88 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86 mm 88.3 mm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1500 kg 1570 kg
Vehicle Length 4950 mm 4550 mm
Vehicle Width 1810 mm 1730 mm
Vehicle Height 1490 mm 1470 mm
Wheelbase Size 2810 mm 2720 mm