2007 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 2007 Saturn Sky
To start off, both 2007 Mercedes-Benz C and 2007 Saturn Sky 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 Saturn Sky (260 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. (148 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Saturn Sky 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 306 kg more than 2007 Saturn Sky.
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 Saturn Sky (353 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. (340 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 Saturn Sky 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 Saturn Sky | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Saturn |
Model | C | Sky |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
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 | 148 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1329 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2420 mm |