2003 Mazda Premacy vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C

To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Mazda Premacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Mazda Premacy would be higher. At 2,148 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mazda Premacy (124 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. (121 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mazda Premacy should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 180 kg more than 2003 Mazda Premacy.

Because 2007 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 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Mazda Premacy, 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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C (270 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mazda Premacy. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mazda Premacy.

Compare all specifications:

2003 Mazda Premacy 2007 Mercedes-Benz C
Make Mazda Mercedes-Benz
Model Premacy C
Year Released 2003 2007
Body Type Hatchback Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1969 cc 2148 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 124 HP 121 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 4200 RPM
Torque 167 Nm 270 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 1600 RPM
Engine Bore Size 83 mm 88 mm
Engine Stroke Size 92 mm 88.3 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 18.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Top Speed 188 km/hour 208 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 10.7 seconds 11.7 seconds
Drive Type Front Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 1310 kg 1490 kg
Vehicle Length 4300 mm 4350 mm
Vehicle Width 1710 mm 1730 mm
Vehicle Height 1580 mm 1410 mm
Wheelbase Size 2680 mm 2720 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.3 L/100km 6.5 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 58 L 62 L


 

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