2006 Maserati Coupe vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, both 2006 Maserati Coupe 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 5,439 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Maserati Coupe (385 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C. (363 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Maserati Coupe 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 65 kg more than 2006 Maserati Coupe.
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 Mercedes-Benz C (510 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Maserati Coupe. (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Maserati Coupe. 2006 Mercedes-Benz C has automatic transmission and 2006 Maserati Coupe has manual transmission. 2006 Maserati Coupe 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Maserati Coupe | 2006 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Maserati | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Coupe | C |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4244 cc | 5439 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 363 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 285 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.9 seconds | 5.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1635 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.8 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 62 L |
