2005 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 2005 Infiniti I
To start off, both 2005 Mercedes-Benz C and 2005 Infiniti I were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,960 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Infiniti I is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Infiniti I (224 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. (121 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Infiniti I should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Infiniti I weights approximately 5 kg more than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 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 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Infiniti I, 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, 2005 Infiniti I (271 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. (270 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2005 Infiniti I will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Mercedes-Benz C | 2005 Infiniti I | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Infiniti |
Model | C | I |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2148 cc | 2960 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 121 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2760 mm |