2006 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 2006 Pontiac GTO
To start off, both 2006 Mercedes-Benz C and 2006 Pontiac GTO were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Pontiac GTO (400 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C. (268 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Pontiac GTO 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 95 kg more than 2006 Pontiac GTO.
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 Pontiac GTO (543 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C. (350 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Pontiac GTO 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 Pontiac GTO | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Pontiac |
Model | C | GTO |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3497 cc | 5965 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 268 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 543 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.9 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 92 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.5 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 89 L | 68 L |