2004 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 2004 Suzuki XL7
To start off, both 2004 Mercedes-Benz C and 2004 Suzuki XL7 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,737 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Suzuki XL7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Suzuki XL7 (185 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2004 Mercedes-Benz C. (167 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Suzuki XL7 should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 31 kg more than 2004 Suzuki XL7.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Mercedes-Benz C (400 Nm) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Suzuki XL7. (250 Nm). This means 2004 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Suzuki XL7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mercedes-Benz C | 2004 Suzuki XL7 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Suzuki |
| Model | C | XL7 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2685 cc | 2737 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 88.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 1625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 64 L |
