2009 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mercedes-Benz C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mercedes-Benz C would be higher. At 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Lumina (362 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C. (222 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 131 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Lumina.
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, 2009 Chevrolet Lumina (530 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C. (510 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Lumina | 2006 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Lumina | C |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5967 cc | 2987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 222 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1549 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.5 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 62 L |
