2009 Honda S2000 vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, both 2009 Honda S2000 and 2009 Mercedes-Benz E were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz E (268 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2009 Honda S2000. (237 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda S2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 77 kg more than 2009 Honda S2000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 E (350 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda S2000. (220 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda S2000. 2009 Mercedes-Benz E has automatic transmission and 2009 Honda S2000 has manual transmission. 2009 Honda S2000 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Mercedes-Benz E will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda S2000 | 2009 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | S2000 | E |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2157 cc | 3497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 237 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1193 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |
