2000 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 2000 Samsung SM5

To start off, both 2000 Mercedes-Benz C and 2000 Samsung SM5 were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,146 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mercedes-Benz C (141 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2000 Samsung SM5. (122 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 2000 Samsung SM5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 220 kg more than 2000 Samsung SM5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Samsung SM5. (162 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2000 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Samsung SM5.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Mercedes-Benz C 2000 Samsung SM5
Make Mercedes-Benz Samsung
Model C SM5
Year Released 2000 2000
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2146 cc 1838 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 141 HP 122 HP
Engine RPM 4200 RPM 6200 RPM
Torque 315 Nm 162 Nm
Torque RPM 1800 RPM 4800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 88 mm 82.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 88.3 mm 86 mm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1540 kg 1320 kg
Vehicle Length 4350 mm 4830 mm
Vehicle Width 1730 mm 1780 mm
Vehicle Height 1410 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 2830 mm 2710 mm


 

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