2008 Mercedes-Benz S vs. 2000 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 5,461 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercedes-Benz S (382 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 2000 Pontiac Bonneville. (204 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 2000 Pontiac Bonneville.
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, 2000 Pontiac Bonneville, 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 (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Pontiac Bonneville. (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Pontiac Bonneville.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mercedes-Benz S | 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Pontiac |
| Model | S | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5461 cc | 3783 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 382 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 5150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3170 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 68 L |
