2006 Chrysler Crossfire vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, both 2006 Chrysler Crossfire 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 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Chrysler Crossfire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chrysler Crossfire (215 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C. (120 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chrysler Crossfire 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 20 kg more than 2006 Chrysler Crossfire.
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 Chrysler Crossfire (310 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C. (271 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2006 Chrysler Crossfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chrysler Crossfire | 2006 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Chrysler | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Crossfire | C |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3199 cc | 2148 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 208 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.9 seconds | 11.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1505 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.4 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 62 L |
