2005 Maserati Coupe 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 Maserati Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Maserati Coupe would be higher. At 4,254 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Maserati Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Maserati Coupe (385 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. (222 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Maserati Coupe should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Maserati Coupe weights approximately 30 kg more than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C (510 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Maserati Coupe. (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Maserati Coupe. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C has automatic transmission and 2005 Maserati Coupe has manual transmission. 2005 Maserati Coupe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Maserati Coupe | 2007 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Maserati | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Coupe | C |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4254 cc | 2987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 385 HP | 222 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 452 Nm | 510 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 17.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 285 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.2 seconds | 7.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.6 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 62 L |