2005 Mazda B3000 vs. 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 2005 Mazda B3000 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 would be higher. At 2,966 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mazda B3000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 (185 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2005 Mazda B3000. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda B3000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda B3000 weights approximately 141 kg more than 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300.
Let's talk about torque, 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 (260 Nm) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda B3000. (240 Nm). This means 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda B3000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda B3000 | 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | B3000 | 300 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 2962 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1671 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 15 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 72 L |
