2007 Mazda MazdaSpeed3 vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, both 2007 Mazda MazdaSpeed3 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 2,987 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mazda MazdaSpeed3 (250 HP @ 3000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz E. (187 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mazda MazdaSpeed3 should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz E.
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 MazdaSpeed3, 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 (401 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda MazdaSpeed3. (380 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mazda MazdaSpeed3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mazda MazdaSpeed3 | 2007 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | MazdaSpeed3 | E |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2298 cc | 2987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 401 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1830 mm |
