2000 Nissan Silvia vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz E

To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Nissan Silvia (250 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2012 Mercedes-Benz E. (210 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 2012 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 6 kg more than 2000 Nissan Silvia.

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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz E (542 Nm) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Nissan Silvia. (271 Nm). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Nissan Silvia. 2012 Mercedes-Benz E has automatic transmission and 2000 Nissan Silvia has manual transmission. 2000 Nissan Silvia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Mercedes-Benz E will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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