2007 Mazda B3000 vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, both 2007 Mazda B3000 and 2007 Mercedes-Benz E were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2007 Mazda B3000. (149 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 2007 Mazda B3000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 305 kg more than 2007 Mazda B3000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Mercedes-Benz E is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Mercedes-Benz E. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Mazda B3000, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 E (400 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda B3000. (244 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mazda B3000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mazda B3000 | 2007 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | B3000 | E |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2969 cc | 2986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 65 L |
