2006 Cadillac Escalade vs. 1996 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2006 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Mercedes-Benz C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Mercedes-Benz C would be higher. At 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 458 kg more than 2006 Cadillac Escalade.
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 Cadillac Escalade (515 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Mercedes-Benz C. (270 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Cadillac Escalade | 1996 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Cadillac | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Escalade | C |
Year Released | 2006 | 1996 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5967 cc | 2799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 190 HP |
Torque | 515 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1592 kg | 2050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 14.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 62 L |