2007 Mazda CX-9 vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, both 2007 Mazda CX-9 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 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Mazda CX-9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mazda CX-9 (264 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. (148 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mazda CX-9 should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C.
Because 2007 Mazda CX-9 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Mazda CX-9 will offer significantly more control. 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 (341 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda CX-9. (338 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mazda CX-9. 2007 Mazda CX-9 has automatic transmission and 2007 Mercedes-Benz C has manual transmission. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Mazda CX-9 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mazda CX-9 | 2007 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | CX-9 | C |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 2148 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 264 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 341 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 62 L |
