2008 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 2008 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2008 Mercedes-Benz C and 2008 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Porsche 911 (405 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 257 more horse power than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C. (148 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 345 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Porsche 911 (620 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C. (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mercedes-Benz C | 2008 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Porsche |
| Model | C | 911 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2148 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 405 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 218 km/hour | 315 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.5 seconds | 4.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 89 L |
