2007 Mazda B2300 vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2007 Mazda B2300 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 2,266 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mazda B2300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz C (167 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2007 Mazda B2300. (143 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 2007 Mazda B2300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 47 kg more than 2007 Mazda B2300. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (251 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda B2300. (210 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mazda B2300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mazda B2300 | 2005 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | B2300 | C |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2266 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1358 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 62 L |
