2007 Mazda B3000 vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mazda B3000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mazda B3000 would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercedes-Benz C (454 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 306 more horse power than 2007 Mazda B3000. (148 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 2007 Mazda B3000.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Mercedes-Benz C (600 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 356 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda B3000. (244 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mazda B3000. 2011 Mercedes-Benz C has automatic transmission and 2007 Mazda B3000 has manual transmission. 2007 Mazda B3000 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Mercedes-Benz C will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mazda B3000 | 2011 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | B3000 | C |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2969 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 454 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4606 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 66 L |
