2007 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz C

To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mercedes-Benz C would be higher. At 5,667 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina (335 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. (228 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 1 kg more than 2007 Chevrolet Lumina.

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, 2005 Mercedes-Benz C (540 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Chevrolet Lumina. (471 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Chevrolet Lumina.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Chevrolet Lumina 2005 Mercedes-Benz C
Make Chevrolet Mercedes-Benz
Model Lumina C
Year Released 2007 2005
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5667 cc 2948 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 5 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 335 HP 228 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 3800 RPM
Torque 471 Nm 540 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 2000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 99 mm 88 mm
Engine Stroke Size 92 mm 97 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1654 kg 1655 kg
Vehicle Length 4880 mm 4530 mm
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 1730 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 2940 mm 2720 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 14.7 L/100km 7.5 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 75 L 62 L


 

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