2005 Isuzu KB vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, both 2005 Isuzu KB and 2005 Mercedes-Benz E were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz E (221 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2005 Isuzu KB. (129 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 2005 Isuzu KB. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Isuzu KB weights approximately 25 kg more than 2005 Mercedes-Benz E.
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 E (315 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Isuzu KB. (265 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Isuzu KB.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Isuzu KB | 2005 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Isuzu | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | KB | E |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2998 cc | 3199 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.4 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 104.9 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 1785 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 80 L |
