2005 Mazda Marathon vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 4 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. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz C (181 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Marathon. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Marathon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda Marathon weights approximately 292 kg more than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C.
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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz C (240 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Marathon. (174 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Marathon. 2009 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. 2009 Mercedes-Benz C will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda Marathon | 2009 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Marathon | C |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 1796 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 82.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 8.5:1 |
| 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 | 1225 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 62 L |
