2009 Mazda B2300 vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz M
To start off, 2013 Mercedes-Benz M is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Mazda B2300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Mazda B2300 would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Mercedes-Benz M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mercedes-Benz M (397 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 254 more horse power than 2009 Mazda B2300. (143 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mercedes-Benz M should accelerate faster than 2009 Mazda B2300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mercedes-Benz M weights approximately 1328 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.
Because 2013 Mercedes-Benz M is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Mazda B2300. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Mercedes-Benz M 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, 2013 Mercedes-Benz M (601 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 392 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mazda B2300. (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2013 Mercedes-Benz M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mazda B2300.
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2009 Mazda B2300 | 2013 Mercedes-Benz M | |
Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | B2300 | M |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2266 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | electric |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 397 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 209 Nm | 601 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 2288 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4804 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2141 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1796 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2915 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 15.2 L/100km |