2000 Honda NSX vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2013 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda NSX would be higher. At 5,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mercedes-Benz E (511 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 235 more horse power than 2000 Honda NSX. (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 485 kg more than 2000 Honda NSX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Mercedes-Benz E (700 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 396 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda NSX. (304 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 2013 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda NSX. 2013 Mercedes-Benz E has automatic transmission and 2000 Honda NSX has manual transmission. 2000 Honda NSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Mercedes-Benz E will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda NSX | 2013 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | NSX | E |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 511 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4913 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2100 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2874 mm |
