2008 Mercedes-Benz S vs. 2008 Toyota Prius
To start off, both 2008 Mercedes-Benz S and 2008 Toyota Prius were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,207 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercedes-Benz S (518 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 408 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Prius. (110 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Prius.
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 Toyota Prius, 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 (631 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 520 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Prius. (111 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Prius.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mercedes-Benz S | 2008 Toyota Prius | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | S | Prius |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6207 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 518 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 631 Nm | 111 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3170 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 5.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 45 L |
