2005 Mazda B3000 vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz R
To start off, both 2005 Mazda B3000 and 2005 Mercedes-Benz R 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 R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz R (302 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 2005 Mazda B3000. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz R should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda B3000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz R weights approximately 757 kg more than 2005 Mazda B3000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Mercedes-Benz R (461 Nm) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda B3000. (240 Nm). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda B3000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda B3000 | 2005 Mercedes-Benz R | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | B3000 | R |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 4966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 461 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 84 mm |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1483 kg | 2240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 80 L |
