2005 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 2005 Suzuki XL7
To start off, both 2005 Mercedes-Benz C and 2005 Suzuki XL7 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,987 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz C (221 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2005 Suzuki XL7. (185 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 2005 Suzuki XL7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 45 kg more than 2005 Suzuki XL7. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Mercedes-Benz C (400 Nm) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Suzuki XL7. (250 Nm). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Suzuki XL7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercedes-Benz C | 2005 Suzuki XL7 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Suzuki |
| Model | C | XL7 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2987 cc | 2737 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1635 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 64 L |
