2008 Mazda B4000 vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2008 Mazda B4000 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mercedes-Benz E. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mercedes-Benz E would be higher. At 4,034 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Mazda B4000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mazda B4000 (207 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2006 Mercedes-Benz E. (201 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mazda B4000 should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 605 kg more than 2008 Mazda B4000.
Because 2008 Mazda B4000 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Mercedes-Benz E. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Mazda B4000 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Mercedes-Benz E (500 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda B4000. (324 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda B4000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mazda B4000 | 2006 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | B4000 | E |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4034 cc | 3228 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 207 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 324 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 80 L |
