2003 Honda Mobilio vs. 2003 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, both 2003 Honda Mobilio and 2003 Mercedes-Benz E were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mercedes-Benz E (167 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2003 Honda Mobilio. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Mobilio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 470 kg more than 2003 Honda Mobilio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Mercedes-Benz E is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2003 Mercedes-Benz E. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Honda Mobilio, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2003 Mercedes-Benz E (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Mobilio. (131 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2003 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Mobilio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda Mobilio | 2003 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Mobilio | E |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1496 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2860 mm |
