2007 Mazda 6 vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, both 2007 Mazda 6 and 2007 Mercedes-Benz C were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,987 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C (222 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2007 Mazda 6. (212 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 2007 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 834 kg more than 2007 Mazda 6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 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 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Mazda 6, 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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C (510 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda 6. (267 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Mazda 6 | 2007 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 6 | C |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2968 cc | 2987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 212 HP | 222 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 267 Nm | 510 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 816 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 62 L |