2007 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 2007 Panoz Esperante
To start off, both 2007 Mercedes-Benz C and 2007 Panoz Esperante were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Panoz Esperante (305 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. (141 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 5 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 Panoz Esperante (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. (220 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 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 | 2007 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Panoz |
| Model | C | Esperante |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.9 seconds | 4.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 59 L |
