2006 Buick Lucerne vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Buick Lucerne. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Buick Lucerne would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Buick Lucerne is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Buick Lucerne weights approximately 461 kg more than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C.
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 Buick Lucerne (308 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C. (220 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C. 2006 Buick Lucerne has automatic transmission and 2008 Mercedes-Benz C has manual transmission. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Buick Lucerne will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Buick Lucerne | 2008 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Lucerne | C |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 308 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 97.1 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1946 kg | 1485 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 62 L |