2008 Mazda Etude vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, both 2008 Mazda Etude 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 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 835 kg more than 2008 Mazda Etude.
Because 2008 Mercedes-Benz S 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 S. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Mazda Etude, 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 S (350 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda Etude. (143 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda Etude. 2008 Mercedes-Benz S has automatic transmission and 2008 Mazda Etude has manual transmission. 2008 Mazda Etude 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 Mazda Etude | 2008 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Etude | S |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 3498 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 268 HP |
Torque | 143 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 92.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.6 mm | 86 mm |
Top Speed | 186 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.1 seconds | 7.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5080 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3040 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 10.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 90 L |