2008 Honda Jazz vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, both 2008 Honda Jazz and 2008 Mercedes-Benz E were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercedes-Benz E (268 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 2008 Honda Jazz. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Jazz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 799 kg more than 2008 Honda Jazz. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Mercedes-Benz E is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Honda Jazz. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz E will offer significantly more control. 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, 2008 Mercedes-Benz E (350 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Jazz. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Jazz | 2008 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Jazz | E |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1339 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12 seconds | 7.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 989 kg | 1788 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 80 L |
