2005 Mazda Etude 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 Etude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mazda Etude would be higher. At 2,148 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercedes-Benz C (148 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Etude. (120 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Etude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 692 kg more than 2005 Mazda Etude. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Mercedes-Benz C is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Mercedes-Benz C. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mazda Etude, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Etude. (168 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Etude.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda Etude | 2006 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Etude | C |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1839 cc | 2148 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 194 km/hour | 219 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.7 seconds | 10.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1093 kg | 1785 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |
