1996 Mercedes-Benz E vs. 1995 Renault Sport Spider
To start off, 1996 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Renault Sport Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Renault Sport Spider would be higher. Both 1996 Mercedes-Benz E and 1995 Renault Sport Spider are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Renault Sport Spider (144 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1996 Mercedes-Benz E. (134 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Renault Sport Spider should accelerate faster than 1996 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 630 kg more than 1995 Renault Sport Spider.
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, 1996 Mercedes-Benz E (190 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Renault Sport Spider. (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Renault Sport Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Mercedes-Benz E | 1995 Renault Sport Spider | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Renault |
| Model | E | Sport Spider |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 144 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |
