1999 Mercedes-Benz S vs. 2003 Vauxhall Monaro
To start off, 2003 Vauxhall Monaro is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Mercedes-Benz S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Mercedes-Benz S would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Vauxhall Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Vauxhall Monaro (328 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1999 Mercedes-Benz S. (302 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Vauxhall Monaro should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercedes-Benz S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 199 kg more than 2003 Vauxhall Monaro.
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, 2003 Vauxhall Monaro (465 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercedes-Benz S. (460 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2003 Vauxhall Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercedes-Benz S.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Mercedes-Benz S | 2003 Vauxhall Monaro | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Vauxhall |
| Model | S | Monaro |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4966 cc | 5665 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 328 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 465 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1854 kg | 1655 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2800 mm |
