2012 Tata Indigo vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, both 2012 Tata Indigo 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 2,143 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz C (203 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2012 Tata Indigo. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 2012 Tata Indigo.
Because 2012 Mercedes-Benz C is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 Mercedes-Benz C. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Tata Indigo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 385 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Tata Indigo. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Tata Indigo. 2012 Mercedes-Benz C has automatic transmission and 2012 Tata Indigo has manual transmission. 2012 Tata Indigo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Mercedes-Benz C will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2012 Tata Indigo | 2012 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Tata | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Indigo | C |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1405 cc | 2143 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 203 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 16.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4606 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1459 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 66 L |