2006 Mazda B2300 vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mazda B2300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mazda B2300 would be higher. At 4,964 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS (302 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 2006 Mazda B2300. (143 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 2006 Mazda B2300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS weights approximately 452 kg more than 2006 Mazda B2300. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS (460 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mazda B2300. (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mazda B2300.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Mazda B2300 | 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | B2300 | CLS |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2260 cc | 4964 cc |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 302 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 209 Nm | 460 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1358 kg | 1810 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 89 L |