2000 GAZ 3111 vs. 2000 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, both 2000 GAZ 3111 and 2000 Mercedes-Benz E were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,439 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mercedes-Benz E (349 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 2000 GAZ 3111. (148 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 2000 GAZ 3111. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 GAZ 3111 weights approximately 55 kg more than 2000 Mercedes-Benz E.
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 Mercedes-Benz E (530 Nm) has 314 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 GAZ 3111. (216 Nm). This means 2000 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 GAZ 3111. 2000 Mercedes-Benz E has automatic transmission and 2000 GAZ 3111 has manual transmission. 2000 GAZ 3111 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Mercedes-Benz E will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 GAZ 3111 | 2000 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | GAZ | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 3111 | E |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2287 cc | 5439 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 349 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 91.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2720 mm |
