2005 Mercedes-Benz S vs. 2005 Saleen S7
To start off, both 2005 Mercedes-Benz S and 2005 Saleen S7 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Saleen S7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Saleen S7 (750 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 448 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz S. (302 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Saleen S7 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 644 kg more than 2005 Saleen S7.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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 Saleen S7 (949 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 489 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercedes-Benz S. (460 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2005 Saleen S7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercedes-Benz S.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercedes-Benz S | 2005 Saleen S7 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Saleen |
| Model | S | S7 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4966 cc | 7000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 750 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 949 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1891 kg | 1247 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4755 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1981 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1041 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2692 mm |
