2003 Honda Insight vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz B
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz B is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda Insight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda Insight would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz B is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz B (138 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2003 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz B should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz B weights approximately 595 kg more than 2003 Honda Insight. 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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz B (300 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Insight. (123 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz B will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Insight. 2007 Mercedes-Benz B has automatic transmission and 2003 Honda Insight has manual transmission. 2003 Honda Insight will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Mercedes-Benz B will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda Insight | 2007 Mercedes-Benz B | |
| Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Insight | B |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 995 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2780 mm |
