2006 Dodge Viper vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz C

To start off, both 2006 Dodge Viper 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 8,274 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Viper (510 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 362 more horse power than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C. (148 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Viper 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 262 kg more than 2006 Dodge Viper.

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 Dodge Viper (725 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 385 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C. (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C. 2006 Mercedes-Benz C has automatic transmission and 2006 Dodge Viper has manual transmission. 2006 Dodge Viper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Mercedes-Benz C will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Dodge Viper 2006 Mercedes-Benz C
Make Dodge Mercedes-Benz
Model Viper C
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type Roadster Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 8274 cc 2148 cc
Engine Cylinders 10 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 510 HP 148 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 4200 RPM
Torque 725 Nm 340 Nm
Torque RPM 4200 RPM 2000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 102 mm 88 mm
Engine Stroke Size 101 mm 88.3 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.6:1 18.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Top Speed 306 km/hour 224 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 3.9 seconds 10.3 seconds
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1523 kg 1785 kg
Vehicle Length 4470 mm 4860 mm
Vehicle Height 1220 mm 1500 mm
Wheelbase Size 2520 mm 2720 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 15.7 L/100km 6.6 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 65 L