2001 Mazda B2500 vs. 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet
To start off, 2001 Mazda B2500 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet would be higher. At 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Mazda B2500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet (100 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2001 Mazda B2500. (82 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet should accelerate faster than 2001 Mazda B2500.
Because 2001 Mazda B2500 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Mazda B2500 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2001 Mazda B2500 (194 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet. (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Mazda B2500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Mazda B2500 | 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | B2500 | F300 Life Jet |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 194 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 3020 mm |
