2005 Honda Legend vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, both 2005 Honda Legend 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 72 more horse power than 2005 Honda Legend. (291 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 315 kg more than 2005 Honda Legend. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 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 2005 Mercedes-Benz S. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Honda Legend, 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, 2005 Mercedes-Benz S (530 Nm @ 3150 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Legend. (298 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Legend | 2005 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Legend | S |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3474 cc | 5439 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 291 HP | 363 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 530 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3150 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1985 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 88 L |