1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas would be higher. At 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas (290 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2009 Mercedes-Benz E. (228 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 1030 kg more than 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas.
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, 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas (394 Nm) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercedes-Benz E. (300 Nm). This means 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas | 2009 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Jaguar | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Vanden Plas | E |
Year Released | 1999 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3996 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 290 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 394 Nm | 300 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.1 mm | 82.1 mm |
Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 248 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 2830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2860 mm |