2004 Mazda B3000 vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL

To start off, 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mazda B3000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mazda B3000 would be higher. At 5,982 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL (605 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 450 more horse power than 2004 Mazda B3000. (155 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 2004 Mazda B3000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 90 kg more than 2004 Mazda B3000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL (1,001 Nm) has 757 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda B3000. (244 Nm). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mazda B3000.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Mazda B3000 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL
Make Mazda Mercedes-Benz
Model B3000 SL
Year Released 2004 2006
Body Type Pickup Convertible
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2966 cc 5982 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 12 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 155 HP 605 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 244 Nm 1001 Nm
Engine Bore Size 89 mm 82.6 mm
Engine Stroke Size 80 mm 93 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.1:1 11.0:1
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1510 kg 1600 kg
Vehicle Length 5160 mm 4540 mm
Vehicle Width 1770 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1650 mm 1300 mm
Wheelbase Size 3200 mm 2570 mm
Fuel Consumption 10.2 L/100km 12.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 13.1 L/100km 18.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.8 L/100km 15.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 74 L 80 L


 

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