2007 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 2003 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Panoz Esperante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Panoz Esperante would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Panoz Esperante (318 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. (148 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 315 kg more than 2003 Panoz Esperante.
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, 2003 Panoz Esperante (426 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. (340 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2003 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz C | 2003 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Panoz |
| Model | C | Esperante |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2148 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 318 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 224 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 59 L |
