2005 Mercedes-Benz V vs. 2005 Opel Astra
To start off, both 2005 Mercedes-Benz V and 2005 Opel Astra were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,295 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Opel Astra (153 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz V. (139 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Opel Astra should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz V weights approximately 702 kg more than 2005 Opel Astra.
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 V (210 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Astra. (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Astra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercedes-Benz V | 2005 Opel Astra | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Opel |
| Model | V | Astra |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2295 cc | 2197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1298 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2710 mm |
