1999 Mercedes-Benz E vs. 1999 Renault Safrane
To start off, both 1999 Mercedes-Benz E and 1999 Renault Safrane were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,198 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mercedes-Benz E (221 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1999 Renault Safrane. (191 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1999 Renault Safrane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 65 kg more than 1999 Renault Safrane. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Mercedes-Benz E is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Renault Safrane. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Mercedes-Benz E will offer significantly more control. 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 Mercedes-Benz E (321 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Renault Safrane. (277 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Renault Safrane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Mercedes-Benz E | 1999 Renault Safrane | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Renault |
| Model | E | Safrane |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3198 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 191 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 321 Nm | 277 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2770 mm |
