2006 Ford Mustang 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 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercedes-Benz C (201 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2006 Ford Mustang. (130 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Mustang.
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 Ford Mustang (461 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C. (245 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C. 2006 Ford Mustang 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 Ford Mustang will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Mustang | 2008 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Mustang | C |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4600 cc | 2496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 461 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 11.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 62 L |