2011 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, both 2011 Mercedes-Benz C and 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercedes-Benz C (201 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (167 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 366 kg more than 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata. 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, 2011 Mercedes-Benz C (310 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (190 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Mercedes-Benz C | 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mazda |
Model | C | MX-5 Miata |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1800 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1139 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4592 mm | 3995 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1445 mm | 1245 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2761 mm | 2329 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 48 L |