2013 Mercedes-Benz M vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, both 2013 Mercedes-Benz M and 2013 Mercedes-Benz S were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2013 Mercedes-Benz M and 2013 Mercedes-Benz S are equipped with a 5,500 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mercedes-Benz M (511 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2013 Mercedes-Benz S. (503 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mercedes-Benz M should accelerate faster than 2013 Mercedes-Benz S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mercedes-Benz M weights approximately 135 kg more than 2013 Mercedes-Benz S. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Mercedes-Benz M is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Mercedes-Benz S. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Mercedes-Benz M 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, 2013 Mercedes-Benz S (830 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mercedes-Benz M. (700 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2013 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mercedes-Benz M.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Mercedes-Benz M | 2013 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | M | S |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5500 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | electric | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 6 valves |
| Horse Power | 511 HP | 503 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 830 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.8 seconds | 4.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2345 kg | 2210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4817 mm | 5226 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2141 mm | 2120 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1796 mm | 1479 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2915 mm | 3165 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.6 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 18.4 L/100km |
