2005 Mazda Drifter vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, both 2005 Mazda Drifter 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 2,499 cc, 2005 Mazda Drifter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz C (141 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Drifter. (99 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Drifter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda Drifter weights approximately 65 kg more than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C.
Because 2005 Mazda Drifter is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mazda Drifter 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 Mazda Drifter (245 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. (220 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Mazda Drifter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda Drifter | 2005 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Drifter | C |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1796 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 21.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1525 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 62 L |
