2008 Mazda Tribute vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, both 2008 Mazda Tribute 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mazda Tribute weights approximately 163 kg more than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C.
Because 2008 Mazda Tribute is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Mazda Tribute will offer significantly more control. 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 Mazda Tribute (262 Nm @ 4850 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C. (250 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Mazda Tribute will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C. 2008 Mazda Tribute has automatic transmission and 2008 Mercedes-Benz C has manual transmission. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Mazda Tribute will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Mazda Tribute | 2008 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Tribute | C |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 262 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4850 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 174 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.5 seconds | 8.6 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1653 kg | 1490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.5 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 66 L |