2004 Mazda B2300 vs. 2003 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2004 Mazda B2300 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Mercedes-Benz S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Mercedes-Benz S would be higher. At 5,439 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mercedes-Benz S (493 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 358 more horse power than 2004 Mazda B2300. (135 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 2004 Mazda B2300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 619 kg more than 2004 Mazda B2300. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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 Mercedes-Benz S (700 Nm) has 494 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda B2300. (206 Nm). This means 2003 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mazda B2300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mazda B2300 | 2003 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | B2300 | S |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2261 cc | 5439 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1366 kg | 1985 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2970 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 13.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 88 L |
