1995 Mazda 626 vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz B
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz B is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Mazda 626. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Mazda 626 would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Mazda 626 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mazda 626 (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2009 Mercedes-Benz B. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mazda 626 should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercedes-Benz B. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz B weights approximately 100 kg more than 1995 Mazda 626.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Mazda 626 (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercedes-Benz B. (155 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Mazda 626 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercedes-Benz B.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Mazda 626 | 2009 Mercedes-Benz B | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 626 | B |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1699 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 78.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 54 L |
