2001 Vauxhall Omega vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Vauxhall Omega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Vauxhall Omega would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz C (302 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2001 Vauxhall Omega. (215 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 2001 Vauxhall Omega.
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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz C (370 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Vauxhall Omega. (290 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Vauxhall Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Vauxhall Omega | 2012 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Vauxhall | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Omega | C |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3175 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4606 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1392 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2760 mm |
