2005 Mercedes-Benz Bionic Car Concept vs. 2005 Renault Vel Satis
To start off, both 2005 Mercedes-Benz Bionic Car Concept and 2005 Renault Vel Satis were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,188 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Renault Vel Satis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Renault Vel Satis (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz Bionic Car Concept. (138 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Renault Vel Satis should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz Bionic Car Concept. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Renault Vel Satis weights approximately 470 kg more than 2005 Mercedes-Benz Bionic Car Concept. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Renault Vel Satis (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercedes-Benz Bionic Car Concept. (300 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2005 Renault Vel Satis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercedes-Benz Bionic Car Concept.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercedes-Benz Bionic Car Concept | 2005 Renault Vel Satis | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Renault |
| Model | Bionic Car Concept | Vel Satis |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2188 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.2 seconds | 12.4 seconds |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 80 L |
