2005 Mazda Marathon vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, both 2005 Mazda Marathon 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 5,441 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz C (355 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 251 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Marathon. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Marathon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 89 kg more than 2005 Mazda Marathon. 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 (511 Nm) has 337 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Marathon. (174 Nm). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Marathon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda Marathon | 2005 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Marathon | C |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 5441 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 511 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 10 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1517 kg | 1606 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 62 L |
