2005 Mazda B2300 vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz ML
To start off, both 2005 Mazda B2300 and 2005 Mercedes-Benz ML were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,966 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz ML is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz ML (288 HP @ 2700 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 2005 Mazda B2300. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz ML should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda B2300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz ML weights approximately 782 kg more than 2005 Mazda B2300. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Mercedes-Benz ML is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Mazda B2300. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz ML 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 ML (440 Nm) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda B2300. (209 Nm). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz ML will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda B2300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda B2300 | 2005 Mercedes-Benz ML | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | B2300 | ML |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 4966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1358 kg | 2140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 14.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 83 L |
