2005 Mazda Spiano vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mazda Spiano. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mazda Spiano would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz S (295 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 243 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Spiano. (52 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Spiano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 1211 kg more than 2005 Mazda Spiano. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Mercedes-Benz S is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Mercedes-Benz S. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mazda Spiano, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 Mercedes-Benz S (385 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 322 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Spiano. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Spiano.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda Spiano | 2010 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Spiano | S |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 658 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 385 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1991 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 5245 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 3165 mm |
