2008 Honda S2000 vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda S2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda S2000 would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz E (268 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2008 Honda S2000. (237 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda S2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda S2000 weights approximately 28 kg more than 2009 Mercedes-Benz E.
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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz E (350 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda S2000. (220 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda S2000. 2009 Mercedes-Benz E 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. 2009 Mercedes-Benz E will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda S2000 | 2009 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | S2000 | E |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2199 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 237 HP | 268 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 92.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.7 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 10.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.2 seconds | 6.9 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 | 1326 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 9.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |