2005 Marcos TSO vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, both 2005 Marcos TSO 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 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Marcos TSO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Marcos TSO (475 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 233 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz S. (242 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Marcos TSO should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 640 kg more than 2005 Marcos TSO.
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 Marcos TSO (535 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercedes-Benz S. (350 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Marcos TSO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercedes-Benz S. 2005 Mercedes-Benz S has automatic transmission and 2005 Marcos TSO has manual transmission. 2005 Marcos TSO will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Mercedes-Benz S will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Marcos TSO | 2005 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Marcos | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | TSO | S |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5666 cc | 3724 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 475 HP | 242 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 535 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 97.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 84 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1810 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2860 mm |