2006 Hyundai Tiburon vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, both 2006 Hyundai Tiburon 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 2,655 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Hyundai Tiburon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Hyundai Tiburon (172 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C. (161 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Hyundai Tiburon should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hyundai Tiburon weights approximately 85 kg more than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Mercedes-Benz C is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Mercedes-Benz C. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Hyundai Tiburon, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Hyundai Tiburon (245 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C. (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Hyundai Tiburon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Hyundai Tiburon | 2006 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Hyundai | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Tiburon | C |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2655 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |
