1999 Honda S2000 vs. 2000 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2000 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda S2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda S2000 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda S2000 (238 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2000 Mercedes-Benz E. (161 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 2000 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 335 kg more than 1999 Honda S2000.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2000 Mercedes-Benz E (230 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 2000 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda S2000 | 2000 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | S2000 | E |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.9 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.8 mm | 78.7 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2970 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 70 L |
