2009 Mazda 5 vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, both 2009 Mazda 5 and 2009 Mercedes-Benz S were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,460 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz S (382 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 229 more horse power than 2009 Mazda 5. (153 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 2009 Mazda 5.
Because 2009 Mercedes-Benz S is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Mazda 5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz S will offer significantly more control. 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 S (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 329 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mazda 5. (201 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mazda 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mazda 5 | 2009 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 5 | S |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2258 cc | 5460 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 382 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 201 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3170 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 90 L |
