1998 Honda Life vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500
To start off, 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda Life would be higher. At 4,966 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 (302 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 255 more horse power than 1998 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 weights approximately 1129 kg more than 1998 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 (460 Nm) has 403 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Life. (57 Nm). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Life. 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 has automatic transmission and 1998 Honda Life has manual transmission. 1998 Honda Life will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda Life | 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 | |
| Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Life | E500 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 4966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1919 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2720 mm |
