2005 Ford Mustang vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Mustang (202 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. (201 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 33 kg more than 2005 Ford Mustang.
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, 2005 Ford Mustang (326 Nm) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. (245 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Mustang | 2007 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Mustang | C |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4015 cc | 2496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 326 Nm | 245 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1497 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 62 L |