2001 Buick Blackhawk vs. 2002 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2002 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Buick Blackhawk. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Buick Blackhawk would be higher. At 7,458 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Buick Blackhawk is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Buick Blackhawk (458 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 257 more horse power than 2002 Mercedes-Benz E. (201 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Buick Blackhawk 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 105 kg more than 2001 Buick Blackhawk.
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, 2001 Buick Blackhawk (705 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mercedes-Benz E. (479 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2001 Buick Blackhawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Buick Blackhawk | 2002 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Blackhawk | E |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7458 cc | 3224 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 458 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 705 Nm | 479 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 88.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |
