2009 Mazda CX-9 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-9. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Mazda CX-9 would be higher. At 5,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz S (382 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 2009 Mazda CX-9. (273 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 2009 Mazda CX-9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 762 kg more than 2009 Mazda CX-9. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Mercedes-Benz S is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Mazda CX-9. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Mercedes-Benz S (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mazda CX-9. (366 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mazda CX-9.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mazda CX-9 | 2010 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | CX-9 | S |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3726 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 273 HP | 382 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1329 kg | 2091 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 5245 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 3165 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 90 L |
