2006 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 2012 Maybach Landaulet
To start off, 2012 Maybach Landaulet is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mercedes-Benz C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mercedes-Benz C would be higher. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Maybach Landaulet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Maybach Landaulet (620 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 352 more horse power than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C. (268 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Maybach Landaulet should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C.
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, 2012 Maybach Landaulet (999 Nm) has 649 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C. (350 Nm). This means 2012 Maybach Landaulet 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 | 2012 Maybach Landaulet | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Maybach |
| Model | C | Landaulet |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 620 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 999 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 6165 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1981 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1575 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3828 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 110 L |
