2007 Mazda RX-8 vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz E

To start off, both 2007 Mazda RX-8 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 2,146 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mazda RX-8 (189 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz E. (120 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 175 kg more than 2007 Mazda RX-8.

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 E (270 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda RX-8. (220 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mazda RX-8.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Mazda RX-8 2007 Mercedes-Benz E
Make Mazda Mercedes-Benz
Model RX-8 E
Year Released 2007 2007
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1306 cc 2146 cc
Engine Type dual-disk rotary in-line
Horse Power 189 HP 120 HP
Engine RPM 7000 RPM 4200 RPM
Torque 220 Nm 270 Nm
Torque RPM 5000 RPM 1400 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 18.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Top Speed 223 km/hour 202 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 7.6 seconds 12.1 seconds
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1425 kg 1600 kg
Vehicle Length 4440 mm 4820 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1830 mm
Vehicle Height 1350 mm 1460 mm
Wheelbase Size 2710 mm 2860 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 12.6 L/100km 6.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 61 L 65 L


 

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