2005 Mazda Carol vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz B
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz B is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mazda Carol. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mazda Carol would be higher. At 1,699 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz B is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercedes-Benz B (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Carol. (45 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz B should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Carol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz B weights approximately 680 kg more than 2005 Mazda Carol. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Mazda Carol is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Mercedes-Benz B. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mazda Carol 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, 2008 Mercedes-Benz B (155 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Carol. (58 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz B will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Carol.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda Carol | 2008 Mercedes-Benz B | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Carol | B |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 657 cc | 1699 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60.4 mm | 78.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 54 L |
