2009 Mercedes-Benz S vs. 2009 Panoz Esperante
To start off, both 2009 Mercedes-Benz S and 2009 Panoz Esperante were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Panoz Esperante (420 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 2009 Mercedes-Benz S. (268 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercedes-Benz S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 343 kg more than 2009 Panoz Esperante.
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, 2009 Panoz Esperante (570 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercedes-Benz S. (350 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercedes-Benz S. 2009 Mercedes-Benz S has automatic transmission and 2009 Panoz Esperante has manual transmission. 2009 Panoz Esperante will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Mercedes-Benz S will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mercedes-Benz S | 2009 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Panoz |
| Model | S | Esperante |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1487 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 59 L |
