2004 Mercedes-Benz ML vs. 2004 Mazda B2500
To start off, both 2004 Mercedes-Benz ML and 2004 Mazda B2500 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,031 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Mazda B2500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mazda B2500 (204 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2004 Mercedes-Benz ML. (187 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mazda B2500 should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercedes-Benz ML. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercedes-Benz ML weights approximately 405 kg more than 2004 Mazda B2500.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2004 Mercedes-Benz ML (440 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda B2500. (323 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 Mercedes-Benz ML will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mazda B2500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mercedes-Benz ML | 2004 Mazda B2500 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mazda |
| Model | ML | B2500 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 4031 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 85 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2110 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2990 mm |
