2000 Ford Mustang vs. 2002 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2002 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Mustang (265 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 2002 Mercedes-Benz E. (148 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2002 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 312 kg more than 2000 Ford Mustang.
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, 2000 Ford Mustang (408 Nm) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mercedes-Benz E. (340 Nm). This means 2000 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford Mustang | 2002 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Mustang | E |
Year Released | 2000 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 2148 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 408 Nm | 340 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.9 mm | 88.3 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2860 mm |