2007 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 2007 Nissan 350Z
To start off, both 2007 Mercedes-Benz C and 2007 Nissan 350Z were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan 350Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan 350Z (306 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. (141 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan 350Z weights approximately 175 kg more than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 Nissan 350Z (364 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. (220 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan 350Z 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 | 2007 Nissan 350Z | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
| Model | C | 350Z |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1795 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 364 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 223 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.7 seconds | 6.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 76 L |
