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 2,606 cc, 2005 Mazda Drifter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz C (202 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Drifter. (124 HP @ 4600 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 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 130 kg more than 2005 Mazda Drifter. 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, 2005 Mercedes-Benz C (245 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Drifter. (206 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Drifter. 2005 Mercedes-Benz C has automatic transmission and 2005 Mazda Drifter has manual transmission. 2005 Mazda Drifter will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Mercedes-Benz C will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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 | 2606 cc | 2597 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 11.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 1475 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 62 L |
