2005 Mazda MX-Flexa vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500
To start off, both 2005 Mazda MX-Flexa 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 144 more horse power than 2005 Mazda MX-Flexa. (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda MX-Flexa.
Because 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Mazda MX-Flexa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 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 E500 (460 Nm) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda MX-Flexa. (207 Nm). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda MX-Flexa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda MX-Flexa | 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | MX-Flexa | E500 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2261 cc | 4966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 207 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2720 mm |
