2008 Mazda RX-8 vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Mazda RX-8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Mazda RX-8 would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz C (228 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 2008 Mazda RX-8. (108 HP @ 8200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 2008 Mazda RX-8.
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, 2010 Mercedes-Benz C (299 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda RX-8. (140 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda RX-8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mazda RX-8 | 2010 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | RX-8 | C |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1308 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | V |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 299 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1445 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2761 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 66 L |
