2008 Honda S2000 vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, both 2008 Honda S2000 and 2008 Mercedes-Benz S were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,513 cc (12 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercedes-Benz S (510 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 273 more horse power than 2008 Honda S2000. (237 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda S2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 826 kg more than 2008 Honda S2000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2008 Mercedes-Benz S (830 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 610 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda S2000. (220 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda S2000. 2008 Mercedes-Benz S has automatic transmission and 2008 Honda S2000 has manual transmission. 2008 Honda S2000 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Mercedes-Benz S will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Honda S2000 | 2008 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | S2000 | S |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2199 cc | 5513 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 237 HP | 510 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 830 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.2 seconds | 4.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1354 kg | 2180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 5210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3170 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.6 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.2 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 14.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 90 L |