2006 Mazda DrifterX vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, both 2006 Mazda DrifterX 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercedes-Benz C (228 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 2006 Mazda DrifterX. (108 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 2006 Mazda DrifterX.
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 (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mazda DrifterX. (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mazda DrifterX. 2006 Mercedes-Benz C has automatic transmission and 2006 Mazda DrifterX has manual transmission. 2006 Mazda DrifterX 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 Mazda DrifterX | 2006 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | DrifterX | C |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 257 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 21.6:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
