2005 McLaren F1 vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz B
To start off, both 2005 McLaren F1 and 2005 Mercedes-Benz B were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,063 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 McLaren F1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 McLaren F1 (618 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 503 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz B. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 McLaren F1 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz B. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz B weights approximately 140 kg more than 2005 McLaren F1.
Because 2005 McLaren F1 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 2005 McLaren F1. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz B, 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, 2005 McLaren F1 (649 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 494 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercedes-Benz B. (155 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 McLaren F1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercedes-Benz B.
Compare all specifications:
2005 McLaren F1 | 2005 Mercedes-Benz B | |
Make | McLaren | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | F1 | B |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 6063 cc | 1699 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 618 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 649 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.1 mm | 78.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2970 mm |