2006 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 2006 Nissan Frontier
To start off, both 2006 Mercedes-Benz C and 2006 Nissan Frontier were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,950 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Frontier (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C. (221 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Frontier 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 245 kg more than 2006 Nissan Frontier.
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, 2006 Nissan Frontier, 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 (511 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan Frontier. (385 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan Frontier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercedes-Benz C | 2006 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
| Model | C | Frontier |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2987 cc | 3950 cc |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 511 Nm | 385 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |
