1999 Mazda 626 vs. 1999 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, both 1999 Mazda 626 and 1999 Mercedes-Benz E were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mercedes-Benz E (134 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1999 Mazda 626. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1999 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 255 kg more than 1999 Mazda 626. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Mercedes-Benz E is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1999 Mercedes-Benz E. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Mazda 626, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1999 Mercedes-Benz E (190 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mazda 626. (170 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1999 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Mazda 626 | 1999 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 626 | E |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2840 mm |