2006 Maserati GranSport vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Maserati GranSport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Maserati GranSport would be higher. At 4,242 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Maserati GranSport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Maserati GranSport (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 2012 Mercedes-Benz C. (203 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Maserati GranSport should accelerate faster than 2012 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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz C (500 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Maserati GranSport. (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Maserati GranSport. 2012 Mercedes-Benz C has automatic transmission and 2006 Maserati GranSport has manual transmission. 2006 Maserati GranSport will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Mercedes-Benz C will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 Maserati GranSport | 2012 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Maserati | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | GranSport | C |
Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4242 cc | 2143 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 203 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 452 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 16.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 290 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.9 seconds | 7.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4606 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1459 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 66 L |