2010 Nissan 370Z vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2013 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Nissan 370Z. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Nissan 370Z would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Nissan 370Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan 370Z (332 HP) has 34 more horse power than 2013 Mercedes-Benz C. (298 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan 370Z should accelerate faster than 2013 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 37 kg more than 2010 Nissan 370Z.
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, 2013 Mercedes-Benz C (370 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan 370Z. (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2013 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan 370Z. 2010 Nissan 370Z has automatic transmission and 2013 Mercedes-Benz C has manual transmission. 2013 Mercedes-Benz C will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Nissan 370Z will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2010 Nissan 370Z | 2013 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Nissan | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 370Z | C |
Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3700 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 332 HP | 298 HP |
Torque | 366 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | 7-speed shiftable automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1578 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4247 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1849 mm | 1997 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1326 mm | 1406 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |