2005 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz A
To start off, both 2005 Buick Rendezvous and 2005 Mercedes-Benz A were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,350 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Buick Rendezvous is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Buick Rendezvous (182 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz A. (141 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Rendezvous weights approximately 415 kg more than 2005 Mercedes-Benz A. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2005 Mercedes-Benz A (300 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Buick Rendezvous. (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz A will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Buick Rendezvous. 2005 Buick Rendezvous has automatic transmission and 2005 Mercedes-Benz A has manual transmission. 2005 Mercedes-Benz A will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Buick Rendezvous will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Buick Rendezvous | 2005 Mercedes-Benz A | |
Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Rendezvous | A |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Crossover | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3350 cc | 1990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1445 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 3840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 54 L |