2006 Chevrolet SSR vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz C

To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet SSR and 2006 Mercedes-Benz C were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet SSR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet SSR (401 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 260 more horse power than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C. (141 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet SSR should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 707 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet SSR.

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 Chevrolet SSR (542 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 322 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C. (220 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet SSR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Chevrolet SSR 2006 Mercedes-Benz C
Make Chevrolet Mercedes-Benz
Model SSR C
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type Pickup Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5965 cc 1796 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 401 HP 141 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5300 RPM
Torque 542 Nm 220 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 101.6 mm 82 mm
Engine Stroke Size 91.4 mm 85 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.9:1 10.0:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1078 kg 1785 kg
Vehicle Length 4870 mm 4860 mm
Vehicle Height 1630 mm 1500 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 2720 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 13.8 L/100km 8.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 95 L 70 L


 

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