2005 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 2005 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, both 2005 Mercedes-Benz C and 2005 Pontiac Bonneville were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,786 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Pontiac Bonneville (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. (168 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 83 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 Pontiac Bonneville, 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 Pontiac Bonneville (313 Nm) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. (240 Nm). This means 2005 Pontiac Bonneville 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 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Pontiac |
| Model | C | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2597 cc | 3786 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.2 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1668 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 5150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 68 L |
