2000 Mazda Premacy vs. 2003 Mercedes-Benz V
To start off, 2003 Mercedes-Benz V is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mazda Premacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mazda Premacy would be higher. At 2,295 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Mercedes-Benz V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mercedes-Benz V (139 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2000 Mazda Premacy. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mercedes-Benz V should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda Premacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mercedes-Benz V weights approximately 680 kg more than 2000 Mazda Premacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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 Mazda Premacy (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mercedes-Benz V. (210 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Mazda Premacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mercedes-Benz V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mazda Premacy | 2003 Mercedes-Benz V | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Premacy | V |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 2000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 3010 mm |
