2007 Honda S2000 vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2007 Honda S2000 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mercedes-Benz C would be higher. At 2,597 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda S2000 (237 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. (168 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C.
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 Mercedes-Benz C (240 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda S2000. (220 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda S2000 | 2005 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | S2000 | C |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2157 cc | 2597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 237 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.7 mm | 68.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 11 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 62 L |
