1998 Lexus ES vs. 1998 Mercedes-Benz V
To start off, both 1998 Lexus ES and 1998 Mercedes-Benz V were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Lexus ES is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lexus ES (218 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1998 Mercedes-Benz V. (139 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lexus ES should accelerate faster than 1998 Mercedes-Benz V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mercedes-Benz V weights approximately 470 kg more than 1998 Lexus ES.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 1998 Lexus ES (304 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Mercedes-Benz V. (210 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Lexus ES will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Mercedes-Benz V.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Lexus ES | 1998 Mercedes-Benz V | |
| Make | Lexus | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | ES | V |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 2295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 218 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 2000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 3010 mm |
