2006 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 2006 Nissan Patrol
To start off, both 2006 Mercedes-Benz C and 2006 Nissan Patrol were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,759 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Patrol (254 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C. (228 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 570 kg more than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2006 Nissan Patrol (425 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Patrol 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 | 2006 Nissan Patrol | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
Model | C | Patrol |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 4759 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 254 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 425 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 99.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.1 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 2355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2980 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 135 L |