2012 Opel Antara vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, both 2012 Opel Antara and 2012 Mercedes-Benz C were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,194 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Opel Antara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Opel Antara (224 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2012 Mercedes-Benz C. (203 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Opel Antara should accelerate faster than 2012 Mercedes-Benz C.
Because 2012 Opel Antara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Mercedes-Benz C. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Opel Antara 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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz C (500 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Opel Antara. (297 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Opel Antara.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Opel Antara | 2012 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Opel | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Antara | C |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3194 cc | 2143 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 224 HP | 203 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 297 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 16.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 203 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.8 seconds | 7.3 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4606 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1459 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 66 L |