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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C (229 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 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 401 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.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 38 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mazda Tribute | 2007 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Tribute | C |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 2996 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 229 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 262 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4850 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1134 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 62 L |
