2006 Mazda Tribute vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz B
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz B is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mazda Tribute. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mazda Tribute would be higher. At 2,262 cc, 2006 Mazda Tribute is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mazda Tribute (153 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2011 Mercedes-Benz B. (138 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mazda Tribute should accelerate faster than 2011 Mercedes-Benz B. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercedes-Benz B weights approximately 625 kg more than 2006 Mazda Tribute.
Because 2006 Mazda Tribute is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Mercedes-Benz B. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Mazda Tribute will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Mercedes-Benz B (300 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mazda Tribute. (206 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz B will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mazda Tribute.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mazda Tribute | 2011 Mercedes-Benz B | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Tribute | B |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 1990 cc |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 1435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 54 L |
