2011 Mazda Tribute vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2011 Mazda Tribute is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Mercedes-Benz C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Mercedes-Benz C would be higher. Both 2011 Mazda Tribute and 2010 Mercedes-Benz C are equipped with a 3,000 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mazda Tribute (240 HP @ 6550 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2010 Mercedes-Benz C. (228 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mazda Tribute should accelerate faster than 2010 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 155 kg more than 2011 Mazda Tribute.
Because 2010 Mercedes-Benz C is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Mazda Tribute. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz C 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, 2011 Mazda Tribute (302 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mercedes-Benz C. (299 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2011 Mazda Tribute will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Mazda Tribute | 2010 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Tribute | C |
Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3000 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 6550 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 302 Nm | 299 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4442 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1806 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1783 mm | 1445 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2619 mm | 2761 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 66 L |