2005 Holden Berlina vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, both 2005 Holden Berlina and 2005 Mercedes-Benz S were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,439 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz S (363 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 2005 Holden Berlina. (204 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 2005 Holden Berlina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 341 kg more than 2005 Holden Berlina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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 S (530 Nm @ 3150 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Holden Berlina. (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Holden Berlina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Holden Berlina | 2005 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | Holden | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Berlina | S |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 5439 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 363 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3150 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1644 kg | 1985 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2910 mm |
