2005 Mazda B2500 vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK
To start off, both 2005 Mazda B2500 and 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK 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 CLK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK (302 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2005 Mazda B2500. (204 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda B2500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK weights approximately 66 kg more than 2005 Mazda B2500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Mazda B2500 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mazda B2500 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 CLK (460 Nm) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda B2500. (323 Nm). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda B2500.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Mazda B2500 | 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK | |
Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | B2500 | CLK |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4030 cc | 4966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 204 HP | 302 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 323 Nm | 460 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 84 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1771 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2860 mm |