2009 Honda Jazz vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz B
To start off, both 2009 Honda Jazz and 2009 Mercedes-Benz B were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,989 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz B is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz B (138 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2009 Honda Jazz. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz B should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Jazz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz B weights approximately 388 kg more than 2009 Honda Jazz. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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 B (300 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Jazz. (114 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz B will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Jazz | 2009 Mercedes-Benz B | |
Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Jazz | B |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 114 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.6 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.6 seconds | 9.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1047 kg | 1435 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 54 L |