2002 Mercedes-Benz Vision vs. 2002 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, both 2002 Mercedes-Benz Vision and 2002 Mercedes-Benz S were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,513 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Mercedes-Benz S (493 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 2002 Mercedes-Benz Vision. (355 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 2002 Mercedes-Benz Vision. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 660 kg more than 2002 Mercedes-Benz Vision. 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, 2002 Mercedes-Benz S (801 Nm) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mercedes-Benz Vision. (530 Nm). This means 2002 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mercedes-Benz Vision.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Mercedes-Benz Vision | 2002 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Vision | S |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5439 cc | 5513 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 801 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 87 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 2135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 5170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 88 L |
