2004 Mercedes-Benz S vs. 2004 Pontiac Montana
To start off, both 2004 Mercedes-Benz S and 2004 Pontiac Montana were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,964 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercedes-Benz S (302 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 2004 Pontiac Montana. (185 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 2004 Pontiac Montana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Pontiac Montana weights approximately 30 kg more than 2004 Mercedes-Benz S.
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 S (460 Nm) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Pontiac Montana. (298 Nm). This means 2004 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Pontiac Montana.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mercedes-Benz S | 2004 Pontiac Montana | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Pontiac |
| Model | S | Montana |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4964 cc | 3392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 2010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.9 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 95 L |
