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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C (141 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2007 Mazda 6. (134 HP @ 3500 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 Mazda 6 weights approximately 5 kg more than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C.
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 Mazda 6 (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. (221 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C has automatic transmission and 2007 Mazda 6 has manual transmission. 2007 Mazda 6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mazda 6 | 2007 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 6 | C |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 223 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.7 seconds | 9.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 62 L |
