2004 Honda City vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz B
To start off, 2006 Mercedes-Benz B is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda City. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda City would be higher. At 1,699 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Mercedes-Benz B is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercedes-Benz B (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2004 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz B should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercedes-Benz B weights approximately 370 kg more than 2004 Honda City. 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, 2006 Mercedes-Benz B (155 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda City. (122 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz B will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda City.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda City | 2006 Mercedes-Benz B | |
| Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | City | B |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1343 cc | 1699 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2780 mm |
