2007 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 2007 Nissan Sentra
To start off, both 2007 Mercedes-Benz C and 2007 Nissan Sentra were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,148 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Sentra (200 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. (120 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Sentra 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 Nissan Sentra, 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 (270 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Sentra. (244 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Sentra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz C | 2007 Nissan Sentra | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
| Model | C | Sentra |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2148 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 55 L |
