1999 Honda Life vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda Life would be higher. At 6,208 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E (507 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 460 more horse power than 1999 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Life.
Because 1999 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Mercedes-Benz E. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E (631 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 574 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Life. 2007 Mercedes-Benz E has automatic transmission and 1999 Honda Life has manual transmission. 1999 Honda Life will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Mercedes-Benz E will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Life | 2007 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Life | E |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 6208 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 507 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 631 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2860 mm |
