2006 Mazda RX-8 vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, both 2006 Mazda RX-8 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 2,148 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mazda RX-8 (228 HP @ 8200 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C. (148 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mazda RX-8 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 357 kg more than 2006 Mazda RX-8.
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 (341 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mazda RX-8. (211 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mazda RX-8.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Mazda RX-8 | 2006 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | RX-8 | C |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1308 cc | 2148 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 8200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 211 Nm | 341 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 88.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 224 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.4 seconds | 10.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1428 kg | 1785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 70 L |