1996 Mercedes-Benz E vs. 2003 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2003 Toyota Crown is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Mercedes-Benz E. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Mercedes-Benz E would be higher. At 4,266 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Mercedes-Benz E (275 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Crown. (212 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 502 kg more than 2003 Toyota Crown. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (400 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Crown. (251 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1996 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Mercedes-Benz E | 2003 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | E | Crown |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4266 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 77 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2052 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 71 L |
