2003 Acura NSX vs. 2000 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2003 Acura NSX is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mercedes-Benz E. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mercedes-Benz E would be higher. At 5,439 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mercedes-Benz E (349 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2003 Acura NSX. (249 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 2003 Acura NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 15 kg more than 2003 Acura NSX. 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, 2000 Mercedes-Benz E (530 Nm) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Acura NSX. (285 Nm). This means 2000 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Acura NSX | 2000 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Acura | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | NSX | E |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 5439 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 249 HP | 349 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 88 L |
