2005 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 2012 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 7 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg (225 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. (141 HP @ 1800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 736 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 2012 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. (311 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C.
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2005 Mercedes-Benz C | 2012 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Volkswagen |
Model | C | Touareg |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2148 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 311 Nm | 550 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 2256 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4796 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1941 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1732 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2893 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 100 L |