2005 Mercedes-Benz B vs. 2000 Mercury Tracer
To start off, 2005 Mercedes-Benz B is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mercury Tracer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mercury Tracer would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz B is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mercury Tracer (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz B. (108 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercury Tracer 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 295 kg more than 2000 Mercury Tracer.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 2005 Mercedes-Benz B (250 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercury Tracer. (173 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz B will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercury Tracer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercedes-Benz B | 2000 Mercury Tracer | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercury |
| Model | B | Tracer |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2510 mm |
