2007 Mazda Drifter vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2007 Mazda Drifter is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mercedes-Benz C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mercedes-Benz C would be higher. At 2,606 cc, 2007 Mazda Drifter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercedes-Benz C (201 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2007 Mazda Drifter. (123 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 2007 Mazda Drifter.
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, 2006 Mercedes-Benz C (245 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda Drifter. (206 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mazda Drifter.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mazda Drifter | 2006 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Drifter | C |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2606 cc | 2496 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 11.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 16 seconds | 8.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.5 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 62 L |
