2006 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 2000 Mercury Villager
To start off, 2006 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mercury Villager. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mercury Villager would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercedes-Benz C (268 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2000 Mercury Villager. (168 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 2000 Mercury Villager.
Because 2006 Mercedes-Benz C is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Mercedes-Benz C. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Mercury Villager, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (350 Nm) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercury Villager. (271 Nm). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercury Villager.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercedes-Benz C | 2000 Mercury Villager | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercury |
| Model | C | Villager |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 3276 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2860 mm |
