2005 Cadillac SRX vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, both 2005 Cadillac SRX 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 3,556 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Cadillac SRX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Cadillac SRX (255 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. (160 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Cadillac SRX should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 175 kg more than 2005 Cadillac SRX.
Because 2005 Mercedes-Benz C is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Cadillac SRX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz C will offer significantly more control. 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 Cadillac SRX (342 Nm) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. (240 Nm). This means 2005 Cadillac SRX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Cadillac SRX | 2005 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | SRX | C |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3556 cc | 2685 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 342 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 68.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1889 kg | 2064 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 10.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 62 L |
