2000 Tata Estate vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Tata Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Tata Estate would be higher. At 1,948 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Tata Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercedes-Benz C (201 HP) has 134 more horse power than 2000 Tata Estate. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 2000 Tata Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Tata Estate weights approximately 135 kg more than 2011 Mercedes-Benz C.
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, 2011 Mercedes-Benz C (310 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Tata Estate. (119 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Tata Estate. 2011 Mercedes-Benz C has automatic transmission and 2000 Tata Estate has manual transmission. 2000 Tata Estate will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Mercedes-Benz C will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Tata Estate | 2011 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Tata | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Estate | C |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
| Engine Size | 1948 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 201 HP |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1505 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4592 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1445 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2761 mm |
