2012 Mazda Premacy vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, both 2012 Mazda Premacy and 2012 Mercedes-Benz E were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,143 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz E (168 HP @ 3000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2012 Mazda Premacy. (99 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 2012 Mazda Premacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 448 kg more than 2012 Mazda Premacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Mercedes-Benz E 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 2012 Mercedes-Benz E. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Mazda Premacy, 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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz E (400 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mazda Premacy. (152 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mazda Premacy. 2012 Mercedes-Benz E has automatic transmission and 2012 Mazda Premacy has manual transmission. 2012 Mazda Premacy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Mercedes-Benz E will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2012 Mazda Premacy | 2012 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Premacy | E |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1840 cc | 2143 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 16.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 231 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.8 seconds | 8.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1798 kg |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 80 L |