2006 Mazda Tribute vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mazda Tribute. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mazda Tribute would be higher. At 5,439 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C (362 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 2006 Mazda Tribute. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 2006 Mazda Tribute. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 506 kg more than 2006 Mazda Tribute. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Mazda Tribute is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Mazda Tribute will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C (510 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mazda Tribute. (262 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mazda Tribute.
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2006 Mazda Tribute | 2007 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Tribute | C |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2966 cc | 5439 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 362 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 262 Nm | 510 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4850 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1129 kg | 1635 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 62 L |