2007 Porsche 911 vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2013 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,594 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Porsche 911 (321 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 2013 Mercedes-Benz C. (198 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2013 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 80 kg more than 2007 Porsche 911.
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 Porsche 911 (370 Nm) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mercedes-Benz C. (310 Nm). This means 2007 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Porsche 911 | 2013 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Porsche | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 911 | C |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3594 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 9.3 : 1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 285 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.2 seconds | 7.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1505 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4591 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2008 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1444 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
