2004 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 2008 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2008 Toyota Yaris is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mercedes-Benz C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mercedes-Benz C would be higher. At 2,597 cc (5 cylinders), 2004 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 559 kg more than 2008 Toyota Yaris.
Because 2004 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 2004 Mercedes-Benz C. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Yaris, 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, 2004 Mercedes-Benz C (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Yaris. (121 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2004 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Yaris. 2004 Mercedes-Benz C has automatic transmission and 2008 Toyota Yaris has manual transmission. 2008 Toyota Yaris will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Mercedes-Benz C will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Mercedes-Benz C | 2008 Toyota Yaris | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
Model | C | Yaris |
Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2597 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 169 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 400 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 73.5 mm |
Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.1 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1026 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2560 mm |