2004 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 2004 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2004 Mercedes-Benz C and 2004 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,439 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercedes-Benz C (361 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2004 Porsche 911. (316 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 2004 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 220 kg more than 2004 Porsche 911. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2004 Mercedes-Benz C (510 Nm) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Porsche 911. (370 Nm). This means 2004 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mercedes-Benz C | 2004 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Porsche |
| Model | C | 911 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5439 cc | 3596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 361 HP | 316 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1415 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 64 L |
