2008 Mazda Etude vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, both 2008 Mazda Etude and 2008 Mercedes-Benz C were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,148 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 491 kg more than 2008 Mazda Etude.
Because 2008 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 2008 Mercedes-Benz C. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Mazda Etude, 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, 2008 Mercedes-Benz C (270 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda Etude. (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda Etude.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mazda Etude | 2008 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Etude | C |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 2148 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 121 HP |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.6 mm | 88.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 186 km/hour | 202 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.1 seconds | 12.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1064 kg | 1555 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 62 L |
