2005 Mazda Drifter vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2006 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mazda Drifter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mazda Drifter would be higher. At 2,606 cc, 2005 Mazda Drifter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercedes-Benz C (201 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Drifter. (124 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Drifter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 185 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, 2006 Mercedes-Benz C (245 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Drifter. (206 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Drifter.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda Drifter | 2006 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Drifter | C |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2606 cc | 2496 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 201 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 | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 1530 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 62 L |
