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 6,208 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercedes-Benz E (507 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 398 more horse power than 2008 Honda Jazz. (109 HP @ 5800 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 132 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 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 2008 Mercedes-Benz E. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Honda Jazz, 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, 2008 Mercedes-Benz E (631 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 488 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Jazz. (143 Nm @ 4800 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 | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1496 cc | 6208 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 507 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 143 Nm | 631 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1013 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 80 L |