2004 Mazda B2300 vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mazda B2300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mazda B2300 would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK (268 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2004 Mazda B2300. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK should accelerate faster than 2004 Mazda B2300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK weights approximately 287 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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK (350 Nm) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda B2300. (209 Nm). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mazda B2300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mazda B2300 | 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | B2300 | CLK |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1443 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 62 L |
