2009 Mazda 6 vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, both 2009 Mazda 6 and 2009 Mercedes-Benz C were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz C (201 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2009 Mazda 6. (182 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 2009 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mazda 6 weights approximately 40 kg more than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C.
Because 2009 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 2009 Mercedes-Benz C. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Mazda 6, 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, 2009 Mazda 6 (400 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C. (245 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2009 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Mazda 6 | 2009 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 6 | C |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2183 cc | 2496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 68.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.3:1 | 11.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 218 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.3 seconds | 8.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 62 L |