2007 Mazda RX-8 vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz B
To start off, both 2007 Mazda RX-8 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 2,034 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz B is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mazda RX-8 (228 HP @ 8200 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz B. (190 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz B. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mazda RX-8 weights approximately 55 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 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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz B (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda RX-8. (211 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz B will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mazda RX-8. 2007 Mercedes-Benz B has automatic transmission and 2007 Mazda RX-8 has manual transmission. 2007 Mazda RX-8 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.
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2007 Mazda RX-8 | 2007 Mercedes-Benz B | |
Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | RX-8 | B |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1307 cc | 2034 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 8200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 211 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.6 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.4 seconds | 7.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 54 L |