2009 Mazda B2300 vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500
To start off, 2009 Mazda B2300 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 would be higher. At 4,966 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 (302 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 2009 Mazda B2300. (143 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 should accelerate faster than 2009 Mazda B2300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 weights approximately 769 kg more than 2009 Mazda B2300. 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, 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 (441 Nm) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mazda B2300. (209 Nm). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mazda B2300.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Mazda B2300 | 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 | |
Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | B2300 | E500 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2266 cc | 4966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 302 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 209 Nm | 441 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1729 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 80 L |