2005 Mazda Drifter vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500
To start off, both 2005 Mazda Drifter and 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 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 E500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 (302 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Drifter. (112 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Drifter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 weights approximately 674 kg more than 2005 Mazda Drifter. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 E500 (441 Nm) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Drifter. (257 Nm). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Drifter.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda Drifter | 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Drifter | E500 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 4966 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 257 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 21.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1729 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |
