1998 Honda Life vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2013 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 15 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 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mercedes-Benz S (613 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 566 more horse power than 1998 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 1485 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.
Because 1998 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Mercedes-Benz S. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Honda Life 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, 2013 Mercedes-Benz S (1,001 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 944 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2013 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda Life | 2013 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Life | S |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 6 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 613 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 1001 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 2275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 5252 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 2120 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1488 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 3165 mm |
