1999 Mercedes-Benz E vs. 1996 Venturi 400
To start off, 1999 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Venturi 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Venturi 400 would be higher. At 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Venturi 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Venturi 400 (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 261 more horse power than 1999 Mercedes-Benz E. (134 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Venturi 400 should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 385 kg more than 1996 Venturi 400.
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 Venturi 400 (520 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercedes-Benz E. (190 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Venturi 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Mercedes-Benz E | 1996 Venturi 400 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Venturi |
| Model | E | 400 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2500 mm |
