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 2,653 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Hyundai Tiburon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Hyundai Tiburon (172 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C. (142 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 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 240 kg more than 2006 Hyundai Tiburon.
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 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C. (220 Nm @ 3500 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 | 2653 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 | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 85 mm |
Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.2 seconds | 9.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |