2011 Tata Indigo vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, both 2011 Tata Indigo and 2011 Mercedes-Benz S were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercedes-Benz S (302 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 2011 Tata Indigo. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 2011 Tata Indigo.
Because 2011 Mercedes-Benz S is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 Mercedes-Benz S. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Tata Indigo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2011 Mercedes-Benz S (370 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Tata Indigo. (120 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Tata Indigo. 2011 Mercedes-Benz S has automatic transmission and 2011 Tata Indigo has manual transmission. 2011 Tata Indigo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Mercedes-Benz S will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2011 Tata Indigo | 2011 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Tata | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Indigo | S |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1405 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 302 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 120 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 5096 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1872 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1473 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3165 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 90 L |