2005 Mazda 6 vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, both 2005 Mazda 6 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 87 more horse power than 2005 Mazda 6. (134 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 190 kg more than 2005 Mazda 6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Mercedes-Benz E is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Mazda 6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz E will offer significantly more control. 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 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda 6. (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda 6. 2005 Mercedes-Benz E has automatic transmission and 2005 Mazda 6 has manual transmission. 2005 Mazda 6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Mercedes-Benz E will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Mazda 6 | 2005 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 6 | E |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 315 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.4 seconds | 8.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 80 L |