2005 Mazda Marathon vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mazda Marathon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mazda Marathon would be higher. At 2,260 cc, 2005 Mazda Marathon is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 3 kg more than 2005 Mazda Marathon.
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, 2008 Mercedes-Benz C (241 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Marathon. (174 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Marathon. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C has automatic transmission and 2005 Mazda Marathon has manual transmission. 2005 Mazda Marathon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Mazda Marathon | 2008 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Marathon | C |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | Van | Sedan |
Engine Size | 2260 cc | 1796 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 174 Nm | 241 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 85 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 10 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1517 kg | 1520 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 62 L |