2003 Honda Mobilio vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2006 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda Mobilio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda Mobilio would be higher. At 5,441 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercedes-Benz C (362 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 273 more horse power than 2003 Honda Mobilio. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Mobilio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 465 kg more than 2003 Honda Mobilio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Mercedes-Benz C is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Mercedes-Benz C. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Honda Mobilio, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2006 Mercedes-Benz C (510 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 379 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Mobilio. (131 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Mobilio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda Mobilio | 2006 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Mobilio | C |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1496 cc | 5441 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 362 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2720 mm |
