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 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercedes-Benz C (268 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Tiburon. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Tiburon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 335 kg more than 2006 Hyundai Tiburon. 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 Mercedes-Benz C (351 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Hyundai Tiburon. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Hyundai Tiburon. 2006 Mercedes-Benz C has automatic transmission and 2006 Hyundai Tiburon has manual transmission. 2006 Hyundai Tiburon 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.

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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 1997 cc 3498 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 138 HP 268 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 184 Nm 351 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 2400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 82 mm 92.9 mm
Engine Stroke Size 93.5 mm 86 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Top Speed 206 km/hour 250 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 9.2 seconds 6.4 seconds
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1450 kg 1785 kg
Vehicle Length 4400 mm 4350 mm
Vehicle Width 1770 mm 1730 mm
Vehicle Height 1340 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 2540 mm 2720 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.2 L/100km 9.5 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 55 L 62 L