2004 Pontiac Bonneville vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 5,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz S (382 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 2004 Pontiac Bonneville. (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 2004 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 391 kg more than 2004 Pontiac Bonneville. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Mercedes-Benz S is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Mercedes-Benz S. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Pontiac Bonneville, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 Mercedes-Benz S (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Pontiac Bonneville. (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Pontiac Bonneville.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Pontiac Bonneville | 2010 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | Pontiac | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Bonneville | S |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 382 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 2021 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5245 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 3165 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 90 L |
