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 4,966 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 712 kg more than 2008 Honda Jazz.
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 (460 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 317 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 | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1496 cc | 4966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 143 Nm | 460 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.4 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1013 kg | 1725 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 11.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 80 L |