2005 Mazda RX-8 vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mazda RX-8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mazda RX-8 would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda RX-8 (197 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. (188 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter weights approximately 1383 kg more than 2005 Mazda RX-8.
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, 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (440 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda RX-8. (222 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda RX-8.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Mazda RX-8 | 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter | |
Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | RX-8 | Sprinter |
Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1311 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | V |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 188 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 2768 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 6939 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2024 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 2814 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 4326 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 100 L |