2003 Mercury Monterey vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 4,194 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz C (201 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2003 Mercury Monterey. (198 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 2003 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 459 kg more than 2012 Mercedes-Benz C.
Because 2012 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 2012 Mercedes-Benz C. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Mercury Monterey, 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, 2003 Mercury Monterey (359 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mercedes-Benz C. (310 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2003 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Mercury Monterey | 2012 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Mercury | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Monterey | C |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4194 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 1551 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1392 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 66 L |
