1995 Mercedes-Benz E vs. 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet
To start off, 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Mercedes-Benz E. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Mercedes-Benz E would be higher. At 4,973 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mercedes-Benz E (347 HP) has 247 more horse power than 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet. (100 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet.
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, 1995 Mercedes-Benz E (480 Nm) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet. (150 Nm). This means 1995 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet. 1995 Mercedes-Benz E has automatic transmission and 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet has manual transmission. 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Mercedes-Benz E will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1995 Mercedes-Benz E | 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | E | F300 Life Jet |
Year Released | 1995 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4973 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 347 HP | 100 HP |
Torque | 480 Nm | 150 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 3020 mm |