2003 Honda Stream vs. 2003 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, both 2003 Honda Stream 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 5,439 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mercedes-Benz E (469 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 342 more horse power than 2003 Honda Stream. (127 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Stream. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 525 kg more than 2003 Honda Stream. 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 Stream, 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 (460 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Stream. (155 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Stream. 2003 Mercedes-Benz E has automatic transmission and 2003 Honda Stream has manual transmission. 2003 Honda Stream will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Mercedes-Benz E will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda Stream | 2003 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Stream | E |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1672 cc | 5439 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 469 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1835 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 62 L |
