2007 Mazda CX-7 vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, both 2007 Mazda CX-7 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 Mazda CX-7 (244 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. (221 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mazda CX-7 should accelerate faster 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 CX-7, 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 @ 1600 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda CX-7. (351 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mazda CX-7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mazda CX-7 | 2007 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | CX-7 | C |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2299 cc | 2987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 351 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.4 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 62 L |
