2007 Mazda 6 vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz B
To start off, both 2007 Mazda 6 and 2007 Mercedes-Benz B were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,261 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mazda 6 (164 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz B. (138 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz B. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mazda 6 weights approximately 30 kg more than 2007 Mercedes-Benz B. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz B (300 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda 6. (207 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz B will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mazda 6. 2007 Mercedes-Benz B has automatic transmission and 2007 Mazda 6 has manual transmission. 2007 Mazda 6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Mercedes-Benz B will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mazda 6 | 2007 Mercedes-Benz B | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 6 | B |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2261 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 164 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 207 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.2 seconds | 7.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 54 L |
