2005 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 2006 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2006 Panoz Esperante is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mercedes-Benz C would be higher. At 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Panoz Esperante (420 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 279 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. (141 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 42 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.
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, 2006 Panoz Esperante (570 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. (240 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Panoz Esperante 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 | 2006 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Panoz |
| Model | C | Esperante |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1487 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 59 L |
