2000 Mercedes-Benz E vs. 1996 Plymouth Prowler
To start off, 2000 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Plymouth Prowler. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Plymouth Prowler would be higher. 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 96 more horse power than 1996 Plymouth Prowler. (253 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1996 Plymouth Prowler. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 161 kg more than 1996 Plymouth Prowler. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Plymouth Prowler. (345 Nm). This means 2000 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Plymouth Prowler.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mercedes-Benz E | 1996 Plymouth Prowler | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Plymouth |
| Model | E | Prowler |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5439 cc | 3518 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 349 HP | 253 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 345 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.9:1 |
| Top Speed | 252 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1284 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 46 L |
