2009 Mazda BT-50 vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, both 2009 Mazda BT-50 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mazda BT-50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz C (169 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2009 Mazda BT-50. (141 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 2009 Mazda BT-50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mazda BT-50 weights approximately 641 kg more than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C.
Because 2009 Mazda BT-50 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Mazda BT-50 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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz C (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mazda BT-50. (330 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mazda BT-50.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mazda BT-50 | 2009 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | BT-50 | C |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 2148 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 88.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 158 km/hour | 229 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.5 seconds | 8.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1866 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 66 L |
