2009 Mazda CX-7 vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Mazda CX-7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Mazda CX-7 would be higher. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz S (604 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 360 more horse power than 2009 Mazda CX-7. (244 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 2009 Mazda CX-7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 1116 kg more than 2009 Mazda CX-7. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Mazda CX-7 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Mercedes-Benz S. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Mazda CX-7 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, 2010 Mercedes-Benz S (999 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 649 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mazda CX-7. (350 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mazda CX-7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mazda CX-7 | 2010 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | CX-7 | S |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2258 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 604 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 999 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 2296 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 5245 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3165 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 90 L |
