2002 Mercedes-Benz S vs. 2002 Pontiac Aztek
To start off, both 2002 Mercedes-Benz S and 2002 Pontiac Aztek were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,966 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Mercedes-Benz S (302 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 2002 Pontiac Aztek. (176 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 2002 Pontiac Aztek. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 150 kg more than 2002 Pontiac Aztek. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2002 Mercedes-Benz S (460 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Pontiac Aztek. (298 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Pontiac Aztek.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Mercedes-Benz S | 2002 Pontiac Aztek | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Pontiac |
| Model | S | Aztek |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4966 cc | 3392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 176 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 69 L |
