2006 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 2006 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, both 2006 Mercedes-Benz C and 2006 Volkswagen Touran were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,987 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercedes-Benz C (221 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Touran. (105 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Touran. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 623 kg more than 2006 Volkswagen Touran. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Volkswagen Touran, 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 (510 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volkswagen Touran. (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volkswagen Touran.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercedes-Benz C | 2006 Volkswagen Touran | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Volkswagen |
| Model | C | Touran |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2987 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.8 seconds | 13.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1162 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 60 L |
