2003 Mazda MPV vs. 2003 Mercedes-Benz V
To start off, both 2003 Mazda MPV and 2003 Mercedes-Benz V were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,295 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Mercedes-Benz V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 139 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mercedes-Benz V weights approximately 420 kg more than 2003 Mazda MPV.
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, 2003 Mazda MPV (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mercedes-Benz V. (210 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Mazda MPV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mercedes-Benz V. 2003 Mercedes-Benz V has automatic transmission and 2003 Mazda MPV has manual transmission. 2003 Mazda MPV will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Mercedes-Benz V will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Mazda MPV | 2003 Mercedes-Benz V | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | MPV | V |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 2295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 2000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 3010 mm |
