2005 Porsche Boxster vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Porsche Boxster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Porsche Boxster would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz C (451 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 2005 Porsche Boxster. (240 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 2005 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 485 kg more than 2005 Porsche Boxster. 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, 2010 Mercedes-Benz C (600 Nm) has 329 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Porsche Boxster. (271 Nm). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Porsche Boxster | 2010 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Porsche | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Boxster | C |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2688 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 451 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4727 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1438 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2761 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 66 L |
