1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 would be higher. At 2,778 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 2008 Mercedes-Benz E (400 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250. (217 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 | 2008 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 250 | E |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2778 cc | 2685 cc |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.4 seconds | 9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 65 L |
