2009 Honda S2000 vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz C

To start off, both 2009 Honda S2000 and 2009 Mercedes-Benz C were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,157 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda S2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda S2000 (237 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C. (182 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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 C (250 Nm) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda S2000. (173 Nm). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda S2000.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Honda S2000 2009 Mercedes-Benz C
Make Honda Mercedes-Benz
Model S2000 C
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Convertible Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2157 cc 1796 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 237 HP 182 HP
Engine RPM 9000 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 173 Nm 250 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1470 mm


 

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