2005 Acura EL vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, both 2005 Acura EL and 2005 Mercedes-Benz C were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,596 cc (5 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz C (175 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2005 Acura EL. (124 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 2005 Acura EL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 414 kg more than 2005 Acura EL. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 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 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Acura EL, 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, 2005 Mercedes-Benz C (400 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Acura EL. (155 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Acura EL.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Acura EL | 2005 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Acura | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | EL | C |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1667 cc | 2596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 155 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1594 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2830 mm |