2008 Honda S2000 vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2008 Honda S2000 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mercedes-Benz E. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mercedes-Benz E would be higher. At 2,146 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda S2000 (237 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz E. (120 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda S2000 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 350 kg more than 2008 Honda S2000.
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 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda S2000 | 2007 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | S2000 | E |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2146 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 237 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 208 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.4 mm | 88.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 202 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.2 seconds | 12.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 65 L |