2006 GMC Sierra vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 GMC Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 GMC Sierra would be higher. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 GMC Sierra (195 HP) has 13 more horse power than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C. (182 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C.
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 GMC Sierra (354 Nm) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C. (240 Nm). This means 2006 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 GMC Sierra | 2009 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | GMC | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Sierra | C |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 1796 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 182 HP |
| Torque | 354 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2770 mm |
