2009 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 2009 SsangYong Stavic
To start off, both 2009 Mercedes-Benz C and 2009 SsangYong Stavic were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,696 cc (5 cylinders), 2009 SsangYong Stavic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz C (168 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2009 SsangYong Stavic. (163 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 2009 SsangYong Stavic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 907 kg more than 2009 SsangYong Stavic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Mercedes-Benz C (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 SsangYong Stavic. (340 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 SsangYong Stavic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mercedes-Benz C | 2009 SsangYong Stavic | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | SsangYong |
| Model | C | Stavic |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2146 cc | 2696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 86.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2830 kg | 1923 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 80 L |
