2005 Mazda Tribute vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mazda Tribute. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mazda Tribute would be higher. At 5,980 cc, 2009 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz S (604 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 404 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Tribute. (200 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Tribute.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Mercedes-Benz S (1,000 Nm) has 738 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Tribute. (262 Nm). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Tribute.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda Tribute | 2009 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Tribute | S |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2965 cc | 5980 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 604 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 262 Nm | 1000 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 3170 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 14.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 90 L |
