2000 Marcos Mantara vs. 1998 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2000 Marcos Mantara is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Mercedes-Benz S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Mercedes-Benz S would be higher. At 4,965 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mercedes-Benz S (302 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 2000 Marcos Mantara. (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 2000 Marcos Mantara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 945 kg more than 2000 Marcos Mantara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Mercedes-Benz S (460 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Marcos Mantara. (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1998 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Marcos Mantara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Marcos Mantara | 1998 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | Marcos | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Mantara | S |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3948 cc | 4965 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1450 mm |
