2006 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 2005 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 2006 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercedes-Benz C (268 HP) has 67 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Monterey. (201 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 225 kg more than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C.
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, 2005 Mercury Monterey, 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, 2005 Mercury Monterey (358 Nm) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C. (350 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercedes-Benz C | 2005 Mercury Monterey | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercury |
| Model | C | Monterey |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3497 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 201 HP |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 358 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.9 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 95 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 2010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.5 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 89 L | 98 L |
