2005 Honda NSX vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda NSX would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda NSX (252 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2011 Mercedes-Benz C. (168 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2011 Mercedes-Benz C.
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, 2011 Mercedes-Benz C (400 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda NSX. (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda NSX | 2011 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | NSX | C |
Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2977 cc | 2143 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Torque | 284 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 16.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.5 seconds | 8.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4606 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1459 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 66 L |